The Atlanta Falcons insist they don’t have a quarterback controversy. Good luck persuading anyone else of that. After Desmond Ridder struggled mightily through the first half against the Tennessee Titans, the Falcons went to Taylor Heinicke the rest of the way. He was much more productive, even though it wasn’t enough to prevent a 28-23 loss.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is hit by Tennessee Titans linebacker Jack Gibbens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke throws on the run after replacing starte Desmond Ridder during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Ridder will be re-evaluated this week for a possible concussion, with a starter for Week 9 to be announced on Wednesday. Heinicke led the Falcons on four scoring drives — two touchdowns and two field goals — while completing 12 of 21 passes for 171 yards. He might’ve finished off the comeback from a 14-3 halftime deficit if not for a fourth-down drop by Van Jefferson on Atlanta’s final possession.
“At the end of the day, it’s a game of being able to come out and execute,” Ridder said. “There’s a lot of things in all games that we can clean up and be better at.”
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