Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke suffered an ankle injury during the team's loss to the Chicago Bears. Heinicke had been limited in practice earlier in the week and was eventually forced to leave the game. His status for the regular-season finale against the New Orleans Saints is uncertain. Falcons coach Arthur Smith pulled Heinicke from the game late, not because of the score, but because of the ankle injury. Heinicke had a rough outing before leaving the game, completing 10 of 29 passes for 163 yards, a touchdown, and 3 interceptions. He also ran four times for 46 yards and a touchdown.

• Taylor Heinicke suffered an ankle injury during the Falcons' loss to the Bears.
• Heinicke's status for the regular-season finale is uncertain.
• Heinicke had a rough outing before leaving the game, completing 10 of 29 passes for 163 yards, a touchdown, and 3 interceptions.
• Desmond Ridder replaced Heinicke in the game.
• The Falcons need to win their final game and get help to have a chance at the postseason.
• The loss to the Bears eliminated the Falcons from wild-card contention.
• The Falcons have had a six-year streak of losing seasons.