Kirk Cousins dragged into viral affair scandal as Netflix shades Astronomer CEO with Coldplay moment | NFL News
Netflix just proved that even the most wholesome NFL moment isn’t safe from the internet’s ability to twist it into a meme. In a surprisingly savage move, the streaming giant joined in on a viral scandal involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron—using none other than Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and his well-known love for Coldplay to stir the pot.
Netflix posts innocent Coldplay clip… at the perfect moment to shade a tech CEO’s rumored affair
A recent Coldplay concert in Boston became the unlikely backdrop for a public firestorm after viral photos suggested Byron was getting a little too cozy with his Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. While social media ran wild with affair speculation, Netflix’s official X (formerly Twitter) account jumped into the fray with a perfectly timed screenshot.The clip? A snippet from Season 2 of Quarterback, where Kirk Cousins fondly says, “Coldplay [was] one of the best concerts I’ve been to.” Harmless on its own—until you pair it with the ongoing viral narrative surrounding Byron and Cabot. Fans instantly recognized the sly dig.“Even Netflix is roasting these two lol,” one user wrote, while another called it “top-tier trolling.” The post was widely interpreted as a stealthy jab, with users praising the Netflix social media team for their chef’s kiss timing.
Kirk Cousins caught in the crossfire, but fans defend his wholesome reputation
Though Kirk Cousins had nothing to do with the tech affair drama, his name ended up dragged into the narrative simply because of his on-screen Coldplay comment. Some fans rushed to his defense, reminding everyone that Cousins is known for being a “devout Christian and family man” with no history of off-field controversies.Ironically, Cousins has his own real-life drama brewing on the football side. After a tough 2025 NFL season where he posted 18 touchdowns and a career-worst 16 interceptions, he was benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr. Now facing a potential QB battle in Atlanta, Cousins surely didn’t expect his biggest off-season headline to involve Coldplay and a corporate scandal.Still, thanks to Netflix’s sly post and the power of internet timing, Kirk Cousins is once again trending—this time not for his throws, but for a viral Coldplay concert that had nothing to do with him, yet somehow made him the star.Also Read: Netflix fan-favorite Jenna Waller makes the cut as Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders announces 2025 rookie cheerleaders
FAQS
1. Why is Kirk Cousins involved in the Astronomer CEO affair scandal?
Kirk Cousins was unintentionally dragged in due to a Netflix post referencing his love for Coldplay amid the CEO’s viral affair rumors.
2. What did Netflix post that sparked the viral reaction?
Netflix shared a clip of Cousins praising Coldplay, timed to coincide with affair allegations involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert.
3. Is Kirk Cousins actually involved in the scandal?
No, Kirk Cousins had no involvement in the affair.
