Desmond
Ridder (#9)

QB - Atlanta Falcons

Age 24
Exp 2nd Season
HT/WT 6'3" / 207 LBS
Bye 11
Rank
ADP
FPTS
TIER
2023 Week 3 Projections
Updated: Friday, September 22, 2023 8:21 PM
2023 Season Projections
Updated: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 2:53 PM
2023 Keeper/Dynasty Rankings
Updated: Friday, September 15, 2023 12:01 AM
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2023 Stats
GAME PASSING RUSHING FUMBLES
Week OPP RATING CMP ATT PCT YDS Y/A TD INT SACKS ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
1 CAR 111.8 15 18 83.3 115.0 6.4 1 0 4 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 1 0
2 GB 79.8 19 32 59.4 237.0 7.4 1 1 1 10 39 3.9 9 1 0 0
Career Stats
SEASON PASSING RUSHING FUMBLES
YEAR GP RATING CMP ATT PCT YDS Y/A TD INT SACKS ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
2022 4 86.4 73 115 63.5 708.0 6.2 2 0 9 16 64 4.0 18 0 3 2
2023 2 93.1 34 50 68.0 352.0 7.0 2 1 5 11 38 3.5 9 1 1 0
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Desmond Ridder - Overcomes early adversity

Ridder completed 19 of 32 passes for 237 yards, a touchdown and an interception during Sunday's 25-24 win over the Packers. He also rushed 10 times for 39 yards and an additional score.

Desmond Ridder - Efficient during Week 1 win

Ridder completed 15 of 18 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.

Desmond Ridder - Not expected to play Thursday night

Ridder is not expected to play in the Falcons' preseason finale against the Steelers Thursday night, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Desmond Ridder - Plays one possession

Ridder completed seven of nine passes for 80 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Friday's 13-13 tie against the Bengals in preseason action. He also rushed the ball once for seven yards.

Desmond Ridder - To start next Friday

Coach Arthur Smith said after Friday's 19-3 win at Miami that Ridder and the rest of the Falcons' starters will play in next Friday's preseason game against the Bengals, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Desmond Ridder - Not expected to play Friday night

Ridder isn't expected to play in Friday night's preseason opener against the Dolphins, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Desmond Ridder - Has Blank's confidence

Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Tuesday that he feels "pretty strongly" that Ridder is "going to be our quarterback of the future," Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Desmond Ridder - Named starting quarterback

Head coach Arthur Smith announced Tuesday that Ridder will be the Falcons' starting quarterback to begin the 2023 campaign, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Desmond Ridder - Still viewed as Falcons' starter

Despite the Falcons' reported signing of Taylor Heinicke, Ridder is still expected to enter training camp as the starting quarterback, ESPN's Michael Rothstein reports.

Desmond Ridder - Leads team to Week 18 win

Ridder completed 19 of 30 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 30-17 win over Tampa Bay. He also rushed twice for nine yards.

Desmond Ridder - More efficient in loss to Ravens

Ridder completed 22 of 33 passes for 218 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions in Saturday's 17-9 loss to Baltimore.

Desmond Ridder - Underwhelming debut

Ridder completed 13 of 26 passes for 97 yards and rushed six times for 38 yards during Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Saints.

Desmond Ridder - Locked in to start rest of season

Head coach Arthur Smith confirmed Monday that Ridder will take over as Atlanta's starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game in New Orleans, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Desmond Ridder - Set to take over as starter

The Falcons plan to install Ridder as their new starting quarterback after their Week 14 bye, with the rookie set to make his NFL debut in the team's Dec. 18 game in New Orleans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Desmond Ridder - Starting chance not imminent

Ridder isn't expected to receive an opportunity to displace incumbent Marcus Mariota as the Falcons' starting quarterback so long as Atlanta remains in playoff contention, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Desmond Ridder - One TD, two interceptions Saturday

Ridder completed 14 of 21 passes for 185 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Saturday's 28-12 preseason win over the Jaguars. He also rushed twice for minus-1 yard while playing into the fourth quarter of Atlanta's preseason finale.

Desmond Ridder - Effective in second preseason game

Ridder completed 10 of 13 passes for 143 yards in Monday's preseason loss to the Jets.

Desmond Ridder - Leads comeback win

Ridder completed 10 of 22 passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns in Friday's 27-23 preseason win over the Lions. He also rushed six times for 59 yards.

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