Marcus Mariota

The Friday morning fantasy football news rundown: We're still not sure who will start at running back for Seattle, the Cardinals could be short-handed at wide receiver Monday night and the Atlanta Falcons are moving on from Marcus Mariota.

ATLANTA (AP) Mired in a monthlong slump but somehow still in playoff contention, the Atlanta Falcons are definitely planning changes during their bye week. Marcus Mariota has taken every snap for the Falcons this season, showing flashes of reviving his floundering career, but it's clear coach Arthur Smith is looking for more from his offense heading into the final quarter of the season. If Smith decides to bench Mariota, rookie Desmond Ridder is the next man up.

Yahoo Sports NFL Writer Charles McDonald delivers an impassioned plea to Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith to start QB Desmond Ridder over Marcus Mariota for the rest of the season.

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It looks like former Duck quarterback Marcus Mariota has lost his starting job in Atlanta in favor of Desmond Ridder.