On Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke and loss to Tennessee Titans | Falcons Final Whistle

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney break down the Falcons' 28-23 loss to the Tennessee Titans on the latest episode of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast, presented by Zaxby’s. There’s a particular focus on the quarterback situation, after Desmond Ridder played the first half and Taylor Heinicke played the second. Scott and Tori present the details of that situation, as explained by head coach Arthur Smith and Ridder. They also break down Taylor Heinicke’s performance in the second half and the costly explosive plays allowed by the defense.

Timestamps

(00:00:00): Intro, what’s coming up on Falcons Final Whistle

(00:01:48): What Arthur Smith, Desmond Ridder said about halftime QB switch

(00:10:15): Evaluating Taylor Heinicke’s performance versus Titans

(00:21:20): On defensive effort that allowed four explosive TDs

(00:26:05): Why Falcons continue to hover near .500See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.