The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly "hopeful" that quarterback Taylor Heinicke (ankle) will be able to play in their Week 18 game against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (ankle) was limited at practice again on Thursday for Week 18 versus the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (ankle) will be limited at practice on Wednesday for Week 18 versus the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder will be replaced by Taylor Heinicke as the starter in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts, according to multiple reports.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke will start over Desmond Ridder in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts, according to multiple reports.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder will start on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints in Week 12, head coach Arthur Smith confirmed.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (hamstring) is not expected to practice in Week 12.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder will start for the team going forward, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said he's waiting until after the Week 11 bye to name a starting quarterback.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke suffered a "low grade" hamstring injury in Sunday's 25-23, Week 10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, per head coach Arthur Smith.