The Atlanta Falcons currently sit atop the NFC South at 4-4, but not all has been great through the first half of the 2023 season. Following the Falcons’ 28-23 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, head coach Arthur Smith is making a quarterback switch. It will be Taylor Heinicke under center when Atlanta hosts the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9.
Ridder completed 8 of 12 passes for 71 yards in the first half vs. the Titans, but was also sacked five times and lost one fumble. He was replaced by Heinicke in the third quarter, and reportedly evaluated for a concussion. In relief of Ridder, Heinicke sparked the offense, and completed 12 of 21 passes for 175 yards and one touchdown.
Turnovers have been an issue for Ridder, as he leads the NFL in giveaways with 12. The former third-round pick out of Cincinnati has turned the ball over 10 times in just the last five games, including three red-zone turnovers in the Week 7 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Author: Jordan Dajani
November 1, 2023 | 12:21 pm
