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.
Atlanta is making another QB change during its 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).
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Bijan Robinson
RB | ATL
Rushing touchdown in Week 14 loss
Robinson rushed 10 times for 34 yards and a touchdown and secured five of seven targets for 54 yards in the Falcons' 29-25 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Desmond Ridder
QB | ATL
Career-high yardage tally in loss
Ridder completed 26 of 40 passes for 347 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Falcons' 29-25 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed four times for 15 yards and another score, committed two fumbles and lost one, and threw a two-point conversion pass.
Drake London
WR | ATL
Stellar production in Week 14 loss
London brought in 10 of 11 targets for 172 yards in the Falcons' 29-25 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also recorded a two-point conversion catch.
Mack Hollins
WR | ATL
Will play Sunday
Hollins (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Mack Hollins
WR | ATL
Technically questionable, should play
Hollins (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, despite being a full practice participant Wednesday through Friday.
Mack Hollins
WR | ATL
Gets back to full participation
Hollins (ankle) logged a full practice Wednesday, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
Tyler Allgeier
RB | ATL
Minimal impact in win
Allgeier rushed eight times for 26 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets.
Kyle Pitts
TE | ATL
Team's leading receiver in win
Pitts caught four of eight targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets.
Drake London
WR | ATL
Non-factor in win over Jets
London caught one of five targets for eight yards in Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets.
Desmond Ridder
QB | ATL
Struggles in low-scoring win
Ridder completed 12 of 27 passes for 121 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets. He also had zero yards on three rushing attempts.