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Falcons' Smith reinstates Ridder as starting QB for key NFC South game against Saints

Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith has reinstated Desmond Ridder as the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Watch: Falcons' Arthur Smith on Desmond Ridder taking back over at quarterback The Falcons head coach explained the move for the rest of the season at a press conference on Monday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • AJC.COM

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith names Desmond Ridder starting QB Falcons head coach Arthur Smith officially named Desmond Ridder the starting QB going into Week 12

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Arthur Smith announces Desmond Ridder as Falcons starting QB out of bye week Second-year pro will make his ninth start of the season on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons quarterback change: Why Atlanta is moving back to Desmond Ridder as starter over Taylor Heinicke | Sporting News Less than three weeks after making the switch to Taylor Heinicke, the Falcons are turning back to Desmond Ridder at quarterback.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Falcons to start Desmond Ridder in Week 12 The Falcons started Taylor Heinicke in the past two games and lost both matchups.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Report: Falcons turn back to Desmond Ridder as QB1 Oct 29, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) looks down field against the Tennessee Titans during...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Report: Saints to Face Falcons QB Desmond Ridder in Week 12 The Saints will square off against Desmond Ridder when they play Atlanta in Week 12, per report.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Regains starting role The Falcons are expected to go forward with Ridder as the starter beginning Week 12 versus the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Atlanta is making another QB change during their bye, with Taylor Heinicke (hamstring) set to return to a backup role after throwing three touchdowns and one interception across three games under center, while averaging a disappointing 166 passing yards. Of course, Ridder hasn't been much more prolific, with six passing touchdowns and six interceptions across 10 games, and an average of just 193.3 passing yards. Ridder has, however, added 150 rushing yards and four touchdowns, though that production has been balanced out by his seven fumbles (six lost).

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is Desmond Ridder good or bad? Can Arthur Smith evaluate QBs? Falcons mailbag The Atlanta Falcons are 4-6 as they head into their bye weekend. That leaves fans with questions (mostly about the quarterbacks and coach).

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Falcons coach Arthur Smith sees a turnaround after three close losses

Atlanta has lost three straight by a total of 10 points, and Arthur Smith thinks a few tweaks can turn close losses into close wins.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Falcons coach Arthur Smith sees a turnaround after three close losses

Falcons' Desmond Ridder on restored as the starter: 'That's not really my decision' GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Here’s what Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder had to say after the loss to the Cardinals:

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • AJC.COM

Desmond Ridder speaks to the media following the Falcons vs Cardinals matchup Quarterback Desmond Ridder speaks to the media following the Atlanta Falcons 25-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Arthur Smith and Desmond Ridder address media | Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Desmond Ridder rushes for a 9-yard touchdown vs. Arizona Cardinals Desmond Ridder rushes for a 9-yard touchdown vs. Arizona Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Desmond Ridder zips 19-yard throw to Drake London Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder zips a 19-yard throw to Falcons wide receiver Drake London.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM

Remains in backup role Head coach Arthur Smith announced earlier in the week that Ridder will remain in a backup role Sunday against the Cardinals while Taylor Heinicke gets a second straight turn as the...

Impact Heinicke replaced Ridder in the second half of the team's Week 8 loss to the Titans and has completed 33 of 59 attempts (55.9 percent) for 443 yards (7.5 YPA), two touchdowns and one interception while adding 34 yards on five carries through his first six quarters as the Falcons' quarterback. Though Ridder has fared comparably to Heinicke from an efficiency standpoint through his eight starts (65.4 percent completion rate, 7.1 YPA) and presents more of a rushing threat, the second-year signal-caller's issues with turnovers (six interceptions, six lost fumbles) have undone most of his good work. According to Rothstein, Smith went on to say Wednesday that he's averse to playing "musical chairs" with his two quarterbacks, so expect the Falcons to put an end to their week-to-week approach to the starting role and settle on a permanent option coming out of their bye. How Heinicke performs against the Cardinals will likely be a major factor in the Falcons' decision.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bair Mail: On Bijan Robinson, Desmond Ridder and long-term QB plans, how to win NFC South and more We also discuss Dave Ragone's role in the Falcons offense in this Friday mailbag.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

As Falcons struggle to score, Arthur Smith wants to be 'more lethal' near goal line

Atlanta's biggest stars aren't involved near the goal line and the team isn't finding the end zone, leaving the coach to explain his playcal...

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

As Falcons struggle to score, Arthur Smith wants to be 'more lethal' near goal line

Atlanta Falcons' Arthur Smith wants to avoid 'musical chairs' at quarterback

Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith says he expects to be able to make a firm commitment to a starting quarterback following Sunday's game at...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Atlanta Falcons' Arthur Smith wants to avoid 'musical chairs' at quarterback

Falcons left searching for answers after losing five of past seven games

Atlanta has questions at QB, RB and now on defense after a disappointing loss to the Vikings on Sunday, the team's fifth in seven games.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Falcons left searching for answers after losing five of past seven games

Falcons still evaluating QBs Taylor Heinicke, Desmond Ridder after loss to Vikings

Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith said his decision to start Taylor Heinicke at quarterback in place of Desmond Ridder this week was not a permanent one

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Desmond Ridder and Jessie Bates III speak to media ahead of Vikings matchup The Atlanta Falcons Desmond Ridder and Jessie Bates III speak to the media following practice about preparations ahead of the Vikings game.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Watch: Falcons' Desmond Ridder on being benched Falcons’ Desmond Ridder on being benched

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • AJC.COM

For now, Falcons shift to Taylor Heinicke over Desmond Ridder as starting QB

With four losses in the past six games, the Falcons are making a change at QB, but coach Arthur Smith said it's still a fluid situation.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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