The Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons have more in common than their 4-4 records. Each team’s quarterback plans for the remainder of the season appear uncertain but could be defined by the performances of new starters.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall answers questions during a press conference after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings won 24-10. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke looks for an open receiver during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Rookie Jaren Hall will make his first career start for the Vikings. Nick Mullens, the primary backup, is on injured reserve with a lower back injury. Minnesota“The career doesn’t ride on one game, although you don’t want to take the importance away from it,” Hall said of his opportunity to prove he should remain the starter. “It’s got to be my Super Bowl every week because it’s the most important thing that’s coming next.
Ridder was evaluated for a concussion last week, but remained on the sideline after he was cleared and will serve as Heinicke’s backup.Ridder was sacked five times and lost another fumble — his 10th turnover in the past five games — against the Titans. Heinicke says his instructions from Smith include avoid sacks and protect the ball.
“Defensively, we’ve got a good thing going and we’ve just got to step it up even more in a situation like this,” safety Josh Metellus said. “I think we still have full faith in our team and in what we can accomplish this season.”Heinicke said he was asleep when Smith texted him Tuesday night to announce he would start against the Vikings. Heinicke said he didn’t see the text until he woke up early Wednesday morning.
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