Aaron discusses the Atlanta Falcons diminishing playoff odds and whether or not their chances of making it are better with Desmond Ridder or Marcus Mariota at quarterback. He breaks down how their path to the postseason will likely include "must-win" games over the next month, culminating in a matchup to beat Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Bucs in Week 18. He discusses why he believes Ridder can get you there sooner than Mariota and whether or not Arthur Smith's bet on Mariota will work out like other bets. Then, he discusses if there's a path for Ridder to be named the starter before the team's bye week and explains why the Week 13 matchup vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers as the last chance for Smith to change his mind.

Finally, Aaron revisits concerns surrounding the offensive line as a potential cause for why Ridder hasn't seen the field yet and answers a listener question breaking down why Ridder is the team's future at quarterback.

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