Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke hurt his left ankle in the Week 17 loss to the Bears and is uncertain for this weekend's game vs. the Saints. HC Arthur Smith said the team hopes to know whether Heinicke can play by Friday. If not, it'll be back to QB Desmond Ridder.

• Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke is uncertain for Week 18 due to a left ankle injury
• The team hopes to know his availability by Friday
• If Heinicke can't play, QB Desmond Ridder will start