The Atlanta Falcons are possibly dealing with another question at the quarterback position after Taylor Heinicke suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday’s 25-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.<\/p>\n
Backup Desmond Ridder took over with the Falcons trailing, 22-17. Atlanta held a lead in the final moments of the game, but Kyler Murray led Arizona’s offense down the field for a game-winning field goal.<\/p>\n
Heinicke suffered the hamstring injury when he scrambled right for a 8-yard rush and was hit by Zaven Collins.<\/p>\n
Before exiting Sunday’s game in Arizona, Heinicke completed 8 of 15 passes for 56 yards and one touchdown.<\/p>\n
Atlanta’s question at quarterback has been a topic the last couple of weeks before head coach Arthur Smith decided to make a change at QB. During the team’s Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans, Ridder, who was evaluated for a concussion but cleared, was replaced by Heinicke. Heading into Week 9, Smith announced Heinicke would draw the start and Ridder would serve as the backup against the Minnesota Vikings. Atlanta lost, but remained with Heinicke as the starter heading into Sunday’s game.<\/p>\n
Ridder, who was the starting QB for the team’s first eight games of the season, finished Sunday completing 4 of 6 passes for 39 yards.<\/p>\n