The Atlanta Falcons will start rookie Desmond Ridder at quarterback when they take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 15, head coach Arthur Smith confirmed, as Marcus Mariota will likely be placed on injured reserve.
."Nothing to do with this decision. He is not here right now and we will see how the rest of the week goes. I anticipate him going to IR."
Mariota has had an up-and-down year as Atlanta's starting quarterback. While the team undoubtedly overachieved if you look at what most NFL analysts said prior to the season, Mariota wasn't doing enough to hold off Ridder. With the team at 5-8, the bye week felt like the right time for Smith to make the move. Mariota likely finishes his season with 2,219 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, nine interceptions and a passer rating of 88.2.
The former No. 2 overall pick also rushed for a career-high 435 yards on the ground and four rushing touchdowns.
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