FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) throws before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Atlanta Falcons will have more on the line than retaining hope in the weak NFC South race as rookie quarterback Ridder makes his debut as the starter on Sunday, Dec. 18, at New Orleans. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) leaps over Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl (31) to avoid the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks with line judge Mark Steinkerchner (84) during the second half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)