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    Did the Falcons Bench Desmond Ridder? Latest on the Atlanta QB

    Desmond Ridder has been up and down through eight starts this season and left in the second half last week. Have the Atlanta Falcons benched the QB?

    Which Teams Did Taylor Heinicke Play For?

    Taylor Heinicke is set to start today for the Atlanta Falcons. How many NFL teams has he played for throughout his career?

    NFL Fans React to Falcons Benching Desmond Ridder for Taylor Heinicke

    It looks as if it's Taylor Heinicke time once again. NFL fans react to the news Desmond Ridder is benched in Atlanta in favor of the journeyman.

    Why Did the Falcons Bench Desmond Ridder? Taylor Heinicke Taking Over as Atlanta’s Starter

    Desmond Ridder is no longer the Falcons' starting quarterback. Why is Atlanta turning things over to veteran backup Taylor Heinicke in Week 9?

    NFL QB Power Rankings Week 4 2023: Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert Continue To Impress Among Best Quarterbacks in the NFL

    The best quarterbacks in the NFL through three weeks look different than where we started the season. Will things even out by the end of the year?

    NFL QB Rankings 2023: Dak Prescott, Lamar Jackson, and Tua Tagovailoa Prove Themselves Some of the Best Quarterbacks in the NFL

    The best quarterbacks in the NFL came back to life in Week 2 after many had slow starts to the year. Where do Dak Prescott, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen rank?

    NFL Backup Quarterback Rankings 2023: Jacoby Brissett, Andy Dalton, and Trey Lance Lead All Second-Stringers

    The NFL backup quarterback rankings are back for 2023. Andy Dalton, Jacoby Brissett, and Trey Lance top the list, but what other names battle near the top?

    Taylor Heinicke Dynasty Profile: Fantasy Outlook, Value, Projections, and Rankings

    After two years as a starter, what does Taylor Heinicke's future look like, and what is his value in dynasty fantasy football leagues going forward?

    Atlanta Falcons Free Agency Grade: Where Do They Stand After Signing Jessie Bates III, Kaleb McGary, and David Onyemata?

    Jessie Bates III was the Atlanta Falcons' most significant free agent acquisition, but they made plenty of moves last week. Let's grade their transactions.

    2023 NFL Free Agency Day 2’s Grades: Rashaad Penny to Eagles, Allen Lazard to Jets, and More

    Day 2 of NFL free agency -- at least, the legal tampering period -- has reached its conclusion. Let's grade every notable signing from Tuesday's action.

    NFL Free Agency Rumors: Latest News on Aaron Rodgers, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, and Dre’Mont Jones

    There is nothing juicier than free agency rumors. Where there is smoke, there is, more often than not, fire. Let's dig into the news of the day.

    Should the Buccaneers Sign a Veteran Free Agent QB To Help Mentor Kyle Trask?

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to help third-year QB Kyle Trask if he's going to be the team's starter in 2023. We look at four free agent QBs they can add.

    Quarterback Free Agency Rankings 2023: Lamar Jackson, Derek Carr, and Jimmy Garoppolo Highlight Intriguing List

    The quarterback free agency rankings for 2023 are far more intriguing than they've been in the past, given the talent "available."

    QB Power Rankings 2022: Patrick Mahomes Leads the Way, Josh Allen Close Behind

    We rank all of the significant quarterbacks for the 2022 postseason and 2023 season in our latest PFN QB power rankings.

    Will the Commanders Re-Sign Taylor Heinicke? Has He Played His Way Into a New Contract?

    Taylor Heinicke earned the Commanders' starting QB job this season, but will the team give him a contract extension?

    Ranking the Five Backup QBs Involved in the Playoff Race, Including Gardner Minshew and Brock Purdy

    Gardner Minshew will start for the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, but he isn't the only backup QB who will play a critical role in Week 16.

    NFL Week 16 Underdog Pick’ems To Target Include Cordarrelle Patterson and D’Onta Foreman

    Fantasy football doesn't just have to be seasonal. Let's put our projection skills to the test with these Week 16 Underdog Pick'ems.

    Commanders vs. Giants Sunday Night Football DFS Picks: Lineup Includes Brian Robinson and Daniel Jones, but Not Saquon Barkley

    A high-stakes rematch with massive playoff implications. Here are the top Week 15 Commanders vs. Giants Sunday Night Football NFL DFS picks.

    Start ’em Sit ’em Week 15 Giants vs. Commanders: Antonio Gibson, Brian Robinson, Terry McLaurin, and Others

    In a crucial NFC clash on Sunday night, who should fantasy managers look to start and sit among the Giants and Commanders' players in Week 15?

    Washington Commanders Tie With New York Giants Proves Taylor Heinicke Can Lead Playoff Run

    It's odd, but the Washington Commanders' tie with the New York Giants helped prove that Taylor Heinicke can be a viable starting quarterback.

    Extra Points: Cordarrelle Patterson Is the GOAT Kickoff Returner, Jeff Saturday Keeps Impressing, Tony Pollard Is a Star, and the Detroit Lions Are Frisky

    We provide an NFL Week 11 recap, including talk on Cordarrelle Patterson's place among kick returners, Jeff Saturday's progress, and Tony Pollard.

    There’s a Spark With Taylor Heinicke at QB

    On the Week 11 edition of Football Insiders, Trey Wingo and Brett Yarris discuss whether Taylor Heinicke can lead the Washington Commanders to the playoffs.

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