They may be division rivals who will battle it out in Week 5 on “Thursday Night Football,” but Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield have put aside their NFL differences to join forces. to help a common goal.

Cousins ​​and Mayfield announced that they will each donate $50,000 to Team Rubicon to help those affected by Hurricane Helene, which hit their respective fan bases in the southeastern United States.

“In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, countless lives have been profoundly affected in the southeastern United States. The destruction was severe, leaving many families struggling to find shelter and basic necessities,” Mayfield said in a video posted to X by Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization that helps communities during disasters and crises.

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Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passes during the first half of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 29, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

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

Cousins ​​added: “(Team Rubicon has) volunteers who are on the front lines, getting their hands dirty and getting involved in doing all the work it takes to clean up.

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“We are making donations and we want to put out a call to action to encourage you all to give what you can.”

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

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 delivered a blowout 33-16 victory for the team.

The death toll from the storm in Georgia rose to 33 on Thursday, causing $417 million in damage.

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

“We stand with those affected and honor the lives lost and the families still in need. Together we make a difference,” Mayfield said in closing the video for Team Rubicon.

Kirk Cousins ​​and Baker Mayfield put their NFC South rivalry aside to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. (PROPOSE)

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By October 2, the death toll reached 215, a week after Helene devastated communities in the southeast.

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