Taylor
Heinicke (#4)

QB - Atlanta Falcons

Age 31
Exp 10th Season
HT/WT 6'1" / 210 LBS
Bye 11
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Updated: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 1:42 PM
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2023 Stats
GAME PASSING RUSHING FUMBLES
Week OPP RATING CMP ATT PCT YDS Y/A TD INT SACKS ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
1 CAR 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2 GB 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
3 @DET 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
4 @JAX 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
5 HOU 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
6 WAS 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
7 @TB 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
8 @TEN 100.3 12 21 57.1 175.0 8.3 1 0 1 2 14 7.0 11 0 0 0
9 MIN 75.3 21 38 55.3 268.0 7.1 1 1 1 3 20 6.7 13 0 0 0
10 @ARI 84.0 8 15 53.3 55.0 3.7 1 0 3 4 34 8.5 16 0 0 0
12 NO 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
13 @NYJ 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
14 TB 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
15 @CAR 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
16 IND 99.2 23 33 69.7 229.0 6.9 1 0 1 2 10 5.0 10 0 1 0
17 @CHI 26.2 10 29 34.5 163.0 5.6 1 3 2 4 46 11.5 24 1 0 0
18 @NO 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career Stats
SEASON PASSING RUSHING FUMBLES
YEAR GP RATING CMP ATT PCT YDS Y/A TD INT SACKS ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
2015 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2016 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2017 1 108.3 1 1 100.0 10.0 10.0 0 0 1 1 2 2.0 2 0 0 0
2018 6 60.6 35 57 61.4 320.0 5.6 1 3 2 5 31 6.2 19 0 1 0
2020 1 102.3 12 19 63.2 137.0 7.2 1 0 1 3 22 7.3 12 0 0 0
2021 16 85.9 321 494 65.0 3,419.0 6.9 20 15 38 60 313 5.2 38 1 7 2
2022 9 89.6 161 259 62.2 1,859.0 7.2 12 6 19 28 96 3.4 15 1 7 5
2023 5 74.7 74 136 54.4 890.0 6.5 5 4 8 15 124 8.3 24 1 1 0
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Taylor Heinicke - Accepts pay cut

Heinicke took a pay cut in March to stay with the Falcons, reducing his $5 million base salary to $1.21 million, ESPN.com's Michael Rothstein reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Future in Atlanta murky

Heinicke is poised to drop to No. 3 on Atlanta's depth chart with the team slated to sign Kirk Cousins (Achilles), Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Listed as emergency QB

Heinicke (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Saints, but he'll operate as the emergency quarterback, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Aiming to play Sunday

Heinicke (ankle) remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints but is hopeful to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Gets questionable tag for Week 18

The Falcons list Heinicke (ankle) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Another limited practice

Heinicke (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

Taylor Heinicke - In line for limited practice

Heinicke (ankle) will be a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Could miss Week 18 with ankle issue

Heinicke is still dealing with an ankle injury but will try to be ready to play in Week 18 against New Orleans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Benched late in Week 17 loss

Heinicke completed 10 of 29 passes for 163 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions while adding four rushes for 46 yards and a score in the Falcons' 37-17 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

Taylor Heinicke - Ready to take on Bears

Heinicke (ankle) was a full participation in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Stays limited Thursday

Heinicke (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Dealing with ankle issue

Heinicke was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Impressive in return to top job

Heinicke completed 22 of 33 passes for 229 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions in the Falcons' 29-10 win over the Colts on Sunday. He also rushed twice for 10 yards.

Taylor Heinicke - Named starter rest of season

Head coach Arthur Smith announced Wednesday that the Falcons plan to have Heinicke serve as their starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2023 season, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Reclaims starting job

The Falcons intend for Heinicke to start over Desmond Ridder in Sunday's game against the Colts, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Being considered for Week 16 start

Coach Arthur Smith said Monday that he's mulling a change in quarterback from Desmond Ridder to Heinicke, but the Falcons have yet to name a starter for Sunday's game against the Colts, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Cleared to suit up

Heinicke (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Questionable for Sunday

Heinicke (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Limited again Thursday

Heinicke (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Blair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Taylor Heinicke - Set for limited practice

Heinicke (hamstring) will be a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

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