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The Atlanta Falcons have a decision to make as they head into their bye following a 25-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10. Just two weeks after benching then-starting quarterback and second-year pro Desmond Ridder for veteran Taylor Heinicke- who suffered an injury on Sunday- Falcons head coach Arthur Smith on Monday was […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 10 game will have them traveling all the way out to the desert to face the Arizona Cardinals. The Falcons will be hoping to end a two-game losing skid, while the Cardinals will be trying to end one of six, only winning one game overall this season back in Week 3. […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith announced that Taylor Heinicke will get his second straight start this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals. Heinicke initially came into play for the Falcons in Week 8 versus the Tennessee Titans after Desmond Ridder exited for concussion protocol. Smith decided to stick with Heinicke the next week against the […]

After watching the way the last month has played out for the Atlanta Falcons, it now seems painfully obvious where the problem lies. And that’s with head coach Arthur Smith. The Falcons have lost three out of the last four and are now 4-5 on the year in a pivotal Year 3 for Smith. They […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith announced that Taylor Heinicke will start again for the team this week on the road against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Falcons and Arthur Smith started the year with Desmond Ridder as the starter, and decided to hand over the starting duties to […]

The Atlanta Falcons appeared to have a huge advantage in their Week 9 home game against the injury-plagued Minnesota Vikings. A week after the Vikings lost QB1 Kirk Cousins to a season-ending Achilles injury, backup quarterback Jaren Hall was knocked out of the game in the first quarter with a concussion. Falcons head coach Arthur […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a quarterback change midway through their game against the Tennessee Titans. A concussion scare led to Desmond Ridder being benched while Taylor Heinicke stepped in and looked great. Since then, Heinicke has been named the starter, and head coach Arthur Smith is ecstatic about it, according to ESPN’s Pat McAfee. He […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 9 game will have them back at home to face the Minnesota Vikings. The Falcons are coming off a bit of a surprising loss last week to rookie backup quarterback Will Levis and the Tennessee Titans. The Vikings are coming off a win over division rival, the Green Bay Packers, yet […]

The Atlanta Falcons are on a bit of a cold streak but remain 1st in the NFC South. The Falcons prepare to take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. However, the team has made a change in their starting quarterback. Desmond Ridder will take the backup role while Taylor Heinicke will lead off. Despite […]

The Atlanta Falcons originally benched Desmond Ridder in Week 8 after putting him through the concussion protocol. However, the coaching staff opted to keep him out after passing the tests. Despite that, Ridder found himself on the injury report shortly after that game. But now it appears he’s fully cleared of injury, according to ESPN’s […]

Arthur Smith has seen enough out of the struggling Desmond Ridder. The Atlanta Falcons head coach announced Wednesday that Taylor Heinicke will be the starting quarterback in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings: Coach Smith provides an update on the quarterback position pic.twitter.com/EqOlB6NRib — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) November 1, 2023 Smith did say “just for […]

Week-to-week, it’s the same thing with this Atlanta Falcons team. Typical low-scoring affairs attributed to an inconsistent offense, thanks to subpar quarterback play from Desmond Ridder and turnovers. This is all followed by Arthur Smith’s facial expressions that perfectly sum up every Falcons fan’s reaction. Much was the same against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, […]

Who is the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback? Desmond Ridder started the season as Atlanta’s QB1 but Taylor Heinicke has emerged as an option to start. Ridder, who is dealing with an injury, is likely still Atlanta’s preferred option. Head coach Arthur Smith addressed the situation following the Falcons’ 28-23 loss against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Tennessee Titans in a close cross-conference NFL matchup. Atlanta’s quarterback situation took a turn, as Desmond Ridder sat the second half from concussion protocols. Taylor Heinicke took the reigns, and his impressive performance has some questioning his future role. Head Coach Arthur Smith commented on both QBs’ statuses after […]

It’s been a slow game for the Atlanta Falcons as they ended the first half down 14-6 to the Tennessee Titans. To start the second half, Atlanta pulled Desmond Ridder out of the game for Taylor Heinicke. Ridder was placed under concussion protocol, according to Adam Schefter at ESPN. Taylor Heinicke subbed in to make […]

Following a successful campaign with the Washington Commanders, quarterback Taylor Heinicke now finds himself with the Atlanta Falcons. At the start of free agency, Heinicke opted to join the Falcons on a two-year deal worth up to $20 million. But with his arrival to Atlanta, he does not plan on challenging second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder […]

The Atlanta Falcons are signing former Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move gives the Falcons a veteran quarterback with starting experience to add to a quarterback room that includes Desmond Ridder. The contract is two years for up to $20 million, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL […]

With Super Bowl LVII in the books, the 2023 NFL season has officially started. Franchises such as the Miami Dolphins could be very active this summer as they aim for bigger things this upcoming season. In 2022, the Dolphins finished 9-8 in the regular season and clinched a playoff spot for the first time since […]

On Wednesday, Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera announced that Sam Howell would be the teams starting quarterback heading into the offseason. During his rookie year, Howell took the field just once. In Week 18, Taylor Heinicke was in line to start. But with free agency approaching, and him already having a full season’s worth […]

The Washington Commanders have amassed quite a bit of talent in the last few years. However, they still have the same old Washington football problem of not having a quarterback. This Commanders’ offseason, if the team can figure out the QB position and make a few moves with Commanders’ free agents and in the draft, […]

It’s no secret the Washington Commanders have been an active participant on the quarterback carousel, going back and forth between Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke. The former threw three interceptions in a poor performance against the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. The Commanders lost the game, 24-10, and combined with other results, the playoff hopes for […]

The Washington Commanders were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17 after they came up short against the Cleveland Browns, but that hasn’t stopped them from having a bit of quarterback drama heading into Week 18. After initially labeling Taylor Heinicke as the starter, it looks like Ron Rivera has changed his mind, and […]

The Washington Commanders quarterback rotation this season has been a confusing and winding journey. They’ll enter Week 18 with a different quarterback under center as the Commanders look towards the future. Washington started Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as Wentz completed 16-of-28 passes for 143 yards and three interceptions. The Commanders lost […]

Head coach Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders made a QB change going into Week 17, benching Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz. The switch didn’t go as planned with Washington losing to the Cleveland Browns, 24-10. After the loss, Rivera gave his honest take on the QB decision and if he still backed Wentz as […]

The Washington Commanders decided to bench quarterback Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as the Commanders fell to the Cleveland Browns 24-10. As Washington moves into a potential crucial Week 18 matchup, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera was vague about who would be under center. In the loss, Wentz completed […]

The Washington Commanders made the bold decision to revert back to Carson Wentz as their starting quarterback, sending Taylor Heinicke to the bench with the veteran making his return from IR. Ron Rivera’s call at the position didn’t yield positive results early on, and the fans at FedEx Stadium made their opinions clear after Wentz […]

Taylor Heinicke got brutally honest on getting benched in favor of Carson Wentz for the Washington Commanders, per ESPN’s John Keim. “It sucks,” Heinicke said. “Every guy in this locker room should feel like they should start. If you don’t then you shouldn’t be in this league. It is what it is. I’m going to try and […]

As the 7-7-1 Washington Commanders look to make the postseason, head coach Ron Rivera has made a change at quarterback. Rivera benched Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz. Now, the Commanders’ head coach has given an explanation behind the QB change. Wentz will be the team’s starting quarterback as Washington takes on the Cleveland […]

The Washington Commanders lost in Week 16 to the San Francisco 49ers and after Taylor Heinicke struggled to produce, Ron Rivera benched him in favor of Carson Wentz, who hasn’t seen the field much in 2022. The ex-first-rounder did show well though, completing 12 of 16 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. That’s likely […]

Through 16 game weeks, the Washington Commanders are in position to make the postseason with a 7-7-1 record. And with every game of utmost importance, every decision matters. One of those important decisions is regarding the Commanders’ starting quarterback situation, especially after Ron Rivera decided to bench Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz during […]

A couple of weeks ago, it seemed like Taylor Heinicke had the Washington Commanders’ QB1 role locked up. After a string of solid performances, the team announced that he’d be the starting QB even after Carson Wentz’ return. However, in Week 16, Heinicke was benched by the Commanders in the fourth quarter against the San […]

Carson Wentz is back under center for the Washington Commanders. Washington replaced Taylor Heinicke with Wentz during their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. Wentz answered the call in a major way, leading a Commanders touchdown drive and bringing Washington within 10 points of the 49ers, per NFL on CBS. The veteran can […]

The Washington Commanders Week 16 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers is very intriguing. The Commanders are likely still feeling a certain kind of way after their heartbreaking loss to the New York Giants last weekend. The controversial penalty on Terry McLaurin and then non-pass interference calls at the goal line raised eye brows around […]

The Washington Commanders activated Carson Wentz from IR ahead of their Week 16 clash against the San Francisco 49ers, and while he’s expected to remain behind Taylor Heinicke on the depth chart, the veteran QB was in great spirits. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Wentz was optimistic and even shared some positives from his trip […]

The Washington Commanders fell to 7-6-1 on Sunday Night Football as they lost 20-12 to the New York Giants. It was a pretty underwhelming night for Taylor Heinicke and the offense, but head coach Ron Rivera insists he’s not looking to make a change to Carson Wentz. At least not right now when Heinicke has […]

The Washington Commanders lost for only the first time since the first week of November after they fell to the New York Giants, 20-12, at home in Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season. The Commanders had a lot of trouble protecting QB Taylor Heinicke and converting on third downs in this matchup. Right now, […]

The Washington Commanders’ Week 15 matchup with the New York Giants is a quick-turnaround rematch of the Week 13 tilt. And what happened in that Commanders-Giants game? A tie! Hoping for no more draws this time around, here are a few bold Commanders Week 15 predictions. That tie, coupled with a Commanders bye and a […]

After a rocky start to the 2022 NFL season, the Washington Commanders find themselves in the thick of the playoff picture in the NFC. Following a hard-fought tie against the New York Giants in Week 13, the Commanders sit with a record of 7-5-1, with five of those wins coming with quarterback Taylor Heinicke under […]

The Washington Commanders’ Week 12 win over the Atlanta Falcons wasn’t the prettiest victory of the season, but it was a huge one. The win, coupled with the Seattle Seahawks loss, put the hottest team in the NFL right now into the playoffs, and just a half-game behind the New York Giants in the NFC […]