Taylor Heinicke will start at quarterback in Week 16

Taylor Heinicke will start at quarterback against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16 after Desmond Ridder was benched.

Fantasy Impact: This is the second time that Ridder has been benched this season. Last time, Heinicke made two starts, though he only played one full game. In that contest, he looked solid, completing 21 passes for 268 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while also rushing for 20 yards. He’ll rank as a high-end QB3 against the Colts but will see his value rise if he plays well. As Kendall notes, Ridder’s tenure as the Falcons’ starter could be over, meaning Heinicke has a chance to be the team’s No. 1 quarterback for the rest of the season.

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