The Atlanta Falcons have made a decision that will have many of their fans cheering: Taylor Heinicke will remain the starting quarterback for the team. After a strong performance in the team’s Week 16 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Falcons have decided to keep Heinicke as their starter going forward.
Heinicke, who was signed by the Falcons in November, has been a pleasant surprise for the team. After taking over as the starter in Week 14, he has led the Falcons to two wins and one loss. In his three starts, Heinicke has thrown for 839 yards and five touchdowns, while completing 63.3 percent of his passes. He has also shown off his athleticism, rushing for 91 yards and two touchdowns.
The decision to keep Heinicke as the starter is a wise one for the Falcons. With Matt Ryan out with an ankle injury, the team needed a reliable quarterback to lead them through the remainder of the season. Heinicke has proven that he can be that guy, and he gives the Falcons a chance to win each week.
The future looks bright for Heinicke in Atlanta. With Ryan set to return next season, Heinicke will likely move back to a backup role. However, he has shown enough this season to prove that he can be a reliable backup and spot starter if needed.
The decision to keep Taylor Heinicke as the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons is one that will be welcomed by many of their fans. He has proven himself to be a reliable quarterback, and he gives the team a chance to win each week. With Matt Ryan set to return next season, Heinicke will likely move back to a backup role, but he has shown enough this season to prove that he can be a reliable backup and spot starter if needed.