The Falcons have a turnover problem and his name is Desmond Ridder. The second-year quarterback committed his 12th turnover of the season in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Titans. No player in the NFL has turned the ball over more than Ridder this season.
Ridder fumbled for the fourth time in the last two weeks and has committed seven total turnovers over the last two-and-a-half games. As the Falcons trail 14-3 at halftime, head coach Arthur Smith has made a switch to Taylor Heinicke.
Here’s how Falcons fan on Twitter reacted to Ridder getting benched.
The #Falcons have made a change: Taylor Heinicke is in at QB. Desmond Ridder to the bench.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 29, 2023
I think most falcons fans are okay with this lol https://t.co/BQLJDj8QKA
— Abs (@AbigailRamage) October 29, 2023
https://t.co/cpBMQi8nUQ pic.twitter.com/0U73KomC2B
— HuddleUpPodcast (@HuddleUpPodcast) October 29, 2023
Ridder ain't helping himself but people about to see it ain't all the QB. That team is a mess https://t.co/HBiWtL8Ha3
— IndyBraves (@IndyDrew5) October 29, 2023
The goat is back https://t.co/fpIy9VyvgN pic.twitter.com/APNMldnenr
— Connor Elens (@ConnorElens) October 29, 2023
Heinicke shoulda never lost the job in Washington. He plays every game for them last year and they win 10 games https://t.co/YNhMvkRhDG
— Philly Philly! (@PhillyPhillyYT) October 29, 2023
Falcons trading for Russell Wilson in the offseason https://t.co/iigucziO0X pic.twitter.com/seEXsskuhm
— Michael 🇲🇽 (@RespectMyCos) October 29, 2023
Titans defense got Ridder benched! 😂😂😂 #Titans https://t.co/IYJEVTRJgB
— 🍊Orange Mamba🐍 (@DanceHallCrashR) October 29, 2023
Ridder is not a NFL quarterback called it before he got drafted.
— Buck Weston (@westonbucky) October 29, 2023
The #Falcons have benched Desmond Ridder. Taylor Heinicke is in at QB for Atlanta.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 29, 2023
Taylor Heinicke is taking over the QB1 duties in Atlanta. Desmond Ridder has his hat on on the sideline.
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) October 29, 2023
halftime update:
-Ridder leads the league in turnovers
-Arthur Smith can’t call a redzone offense
-Defense taking on injuries but keeping the team in the game
-OL bad and QB making them look even worse— 🕸️Zombie Tre'Shon🕸️ (@tre3shon) October 29, 2023
The Lord of Chaos takes over in Atlanta… https://t.co/IattcXT4eS
— Robert Schmitz (@robertkschmitz) October 29, 2023
this ridder turnover finna be hilarious
— 😐 (@00selm) October 29, 2023
Desmond Ridder LEADS THE NFL IN Turnovers…unbelievable
— Slim🛸 (@ObeyMe86) October 29, 2023
Desmond Ridder, turnover machine
— 🕸️Zombie Tre'Shon🕸️ (@tre3shon) October 29, 2023
Ridder cooking up a phenomenal turnover on that sideline rn I just know it
— Tommy Tough Stuff (@PeachStPayton) October 29, 2023
7 turnovers in 3 games. Ridder ain it.
— Kurt KillaMonger (@thatscurt) October 29, 2023
Desmond Ridder 🤝 Turnovers
— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) October 29, 2023
Those ball security drills didn't work. Ridder with a fumble. His ninth turnover over the last five games. #Titans have the ball on the #Falcons 33.
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) October 29, 2023
