will host the Pittsburgh Steelers (-2.5) in a likely must-win matchup to help keep their playoff chances alive. With only a handful of games remaining this season, the Falcons find themselves in a NFC South battle with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3.5) for the division lead, so every game matters right now.
With that, the Falcons have shied away from benching quarterback Marcus Mariota for rookie Desmond Ridder, as the coaches seem to dismiss any changes while the team still has a chance at the playoffs. Speaking of the team’s quarterback position, our SB Nation Reacts survey asked Falcons fans about their opinion on why Ridder isn’t starting yet.