Falcons and Buccaneers QBs Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield come together to aid Hurricane Helene victims | Sports

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They could also be division rivals who will battle on “Thursday Night Football” in Week 5, however Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield have put aside their NFL variations to assist a typical trigger. 

Cousins and Mayfield introduced they are going to every donate $50,000 to Team Rubicon to assist these affected by Hurricane Helene, which impacted each of their respective fan bases within the Southeast United States. 

“In the wake of Hurricane Helene, countless lives have been profoundly impacted across the Southeastern United States. The destruction was severe, leaving many families struggling to find shelter and basic necessities,” Mayfield mentioned in a video posted on X by Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian group that helps communities throughout disasters and crises.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield passes throughout the first half of a sport in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles Sept. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla.  (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

“That’s why Kirk and I are teaming up and each donating $50,000 to support Team Rubicon.”

Cousins added, “[Team Rubicon has] volunteers who are on the front lines, getting their hands dirty and getting involved to do all the work it takes to clean up.

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“We’re making donations, and we wish to carry a name to motion to encourage all of you to give what you possibly can.”

Mayfield and Cousins are among many who have provided funds for hurricane cleanup, including Mayfield's boss, Buccaneers owner Jay Glazer, who donated $1 million to support local nonprofit organizations in aiding those affected by the hurricane in the Tampa Bay area. 

Kirk Cousins throws

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline/Imagn Images)

The Buccaneers played their scheduled game against the Philadelphia Eagles last week at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, and Mayfield orchestrated a blowout 33-16 victory for the team. 

The storm's death toll as of Thursday rose to 33 in Georgia with $417 million in damage. 

Thursday night's game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where both fan bases can empathize with one another. 

“We stand with those that have been affected, honoring the lives misplaced and the households which might be nonetheless in misery. Together we make a distinction,” Mayfield said to end the video for Team Rubicon. 

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Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield are setting aside their NFC South rivalry to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. (IMAGN)

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As of Oct. 2, the death toll was 215 one week after Helene devastated Southeast communities. 

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