Taylor Heinicke

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will make the start over Desmond Ridder this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16, according to a team source. It's the second time this year Ridder has been sent to the bench, this time coming on the heels of his sixth red-zone turnover of 2023 and 16th total turnover in the loss to the Carolina Panthers. Heinicke lost both of his starts in Weeks 9 and 10 to the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals, ... [Read More]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder will return to the starting role in Week 12 versus the New Orleans Saints, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Taylor Heinicke has been benched and will operate as the No. 2 quarterback behind Ridder. It was a short-lived promotion to the starting role for Heinicke who completed 29 of 53 passes for 323 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and an additional 54 rushing yards through two starts. (It's worth noting that he exited Week 10 early ... [Read More]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke went undrafted during the 2015 NFL Draft. Heinicke had a productive college career, totaling 7,498 passing yards and 63 touchdowns in two years at Old Dominion.The former Monarch star has bounced around the league during his NFL career. He also spent time in the XFL. Heinicke has played for five teams during nine years in the NFL -; the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, and Falcons.However, the veteran mostly ... [Read More]

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB LeaguesROSTERED IN: 11% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Heinicke has an excellent matchup in Week 10, which makes him a very interesting streamer prospect. The Falcons play against the Cardinals, who through the first eight weeks of the season have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. He'd be a lot more intriguing if we knew star receiver Drake Londonwould be available. He missed last week due to a groin injury, but that didn't stop Heinicke from putting ... [Read More]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke was asked to come into the Week 8 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Starting quarterback Desmond Ridder (concussion) was forced to exit the game and didn't return. Heinicke looked fairly decent given he was thrown into the fire. He completed 12-of-21 passing attempts for 175 yards and one touchdown in the loss. He nearly helped the Falcons make a complete comeback, but fell short. The veteran signal-caller could be a possible low-end QB2 next ... [Read More]