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Falcons head coach Arthur Smith has announced that QB Taylor Heinicke will start against the Vikings. This move comes after the team pulled QB Desmond Ridder from their Week 8 loss to the Titans. Heinicke's downfield throwing ability could boost the fantasy production of Falcons WR Drake London and TE Kyle Pitts, assuming London's groin injury doesn't linger. The matchup against the Vikings looks fairly neutral for Falcons passing.
Taylor Heinicke | QB
Pickup
- Heinicke will start against the Vikings
- Downfield throwing ability could boost the fantasy production of Falcons WR Drake London and TE Kyle Pitts
- Career 63.7% completion rate
Desmond Ridder | QB
Bench
- Pulled from Week 8 loss to the Titans
- Struggled outside of a 329-yard passing effort in Week 5
- 2 TD passes vs. 3 INTs across three contests
- Took a sack on nearly 10% of dropbacks and lost 4 fumbles
Atlanta Falcons
- Switching from Ridder to Heinicke allows for some optimism
- Matchup against the Vikings looks fairly neutral for Falcons passing
Minnesota Vikings
- Matchup against the Falcons looks fairly neutral for Vikings defense