NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
TAYLOR HEINICKE #8 - QUARTERBACK - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
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Falcons to start Taylor Heinicke at QB vs. Vikings, Jaren Hall Heinicke, who began his career with the Vikings, will face them for the second year in a row.
Falcons to start Taylor Heinicke at QB vs. Vikings, Jaren Hall Heinicke, who began his career with the Vikings, will face them for the second year in a row.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
QB Taylor Heinicke always a locker room favorite, but how long will he start in Atlanta? Arriving under the radar and ending up as the starting quarterback is becoming something of a pattern for Heinicke, the former Commander.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Vikings, Falcons face off with new faces at quarterback Oct 29, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) against the Tennessee Titans during the first secon...
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Taylor Heinicke, Jerry Gray, Bijan Robinson, & others discuss adjusting to changes ahead of Vikings matchup The Atlanta Falcons speak to the media following practice about Taylor Heinicke as the starting quarterback in week 9, as well as preparatio...
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke 'excited for the opportunity' to start against Minnesota Vikings Falcons head coach Arthur Smith named Taylor Heinicke the Week 9 starting quarterback.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons to start Taylor Heinicke at quarterback vs. Vikings FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Taylor Heinicke will start at quarterback for the Falcons (4-4) when they host the Vikings (4-4) at 1 p.m. Sunday at M...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.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
WATCH: Breaking down the Falcons' decision to start Heinicke over Ridder The Falcons are going with Taylor Heinicke instead of Desmond Ridder, after their 4-4 start and Ridder's recent struggles with turnovers.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • AJC.COM
Arthur Smith discusses trades, injuries, and week 9 starting QB Taylor Heinicke Head coach Arthur Smith addresses transactions, provides injury updates to the media, and states that Taylor Heinicke will start as quarterb...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Arthur Smith discusses trades, injuries, and starting Taylor Heinicke for Vikings vs. Falcons game
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Commanders Ex Taylor Heinicke Named Falcons Starting QB Former Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke will start for the Atlanta Falcons this weekend.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Falcons bench Desmond Ridder, announce Taylor Heinicke as starter against Vikings
Taylor Heinicke has moved past turnover-plagued Desmond Ridder as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota VikingsNOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arthur Smith names Taylor Heinicke as starting quarterback for Week 9 game vs. Minnesota Vikings The Falcons head coach promised he'd announce who will be Week 9's QB1 on Wednesday, and he delivered.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke to start vs. Vikings, Desmond Ridder to serve as backup The Atlanta Falcons are starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, head coach Arthur Smith announced. Des...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NFL.COM
Named Week 9 starter Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said that Heinicke will start Sunday's game against the Vikings, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Heinicke will pick up his first start of the season, despite incumbent Desmond Ridder having been cleared to serve as Atlanta's backup after passing all concussion tests following his removal from this past Sunday's loss to the Titans, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site. While coming on in relief of Ridder in Week 8, Heinicke played the final two quarters and completed 12 of 21 passes for 175 yards and one touchdown. Smith noted that the quarterback change is a short-term decision focused on the Minnesota matchup, but if Heinicke can move this offense efficiently on Sunday, he could keep a grip on the starting gig over Ridder, who had turned the ball over 12 times (six interceptions, six lost fumbles) through Atlanta's first eight games.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Schultz: Falcons' best chance to win now might be Taylor Heinicke, not Desmond Ridder Coach Arthur Smith's priority is to win this week, and though Ridder has shown improvement, he has an NFL-high 12 turnovers in eight games.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
On Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke and defense loss to Tennessee Titans | Falcons Final Whistle
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Taylor Heinicke, Desmond Ridder, Matthew Bergeron & others speak to media following Titans matchup The Atlanta Falcons speak to the media following the Falcons 23-28 loss to the Titans.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
QB Taylor Heinicke When did they come to you and say get ready to go?
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke stepped in and up during Falcons loss to Titans Taylor Heinicke completed 12 of his 21 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 8 loss.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Takes over after halftime Heinicke completed 12 of 21 passes for 175 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Titans.
Impact Heinecke entered the game to start the second half in relief of Desmond Ridder, who was evaluated for a concussion and cleared to return. Heinicke had a significant amount of success, leading the Falcons on four scoring drives, specifically two touchdowns and two field goals. Despite those results, coach Arthur Smith said he was simply being cautious with Ridder and remains confident in the second-year quarterback, per Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Arthur Smith and Taylor Heinicke postgame press conferences | Atlanta Falcons vs. Tennessee Titans
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Taylor Heinicke with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Scotty Miller vs. Tennessee Titans Taylor Heinicke with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Scotty Miller vs. Tennessee Titans, 10/29/2023
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons make quarterback change, going with veteran Taylor Heinicke over Desmond Ridder Desmond Ridder was benched at halftime in favor of veteran Taylor Heinicke as Atlanta's offense looks for a spark vs. Titans.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
