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Justin Simmons intercepts the Desmond Ridder pass vs. Las Vegas Raiders Justin Simmons intercepts the Desmond Ridder pass vs. Las Vegas Raiders.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Desmond Ridder zips pass to Brock Bowers for 22-yard gain Watch as quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a dot to tight end Brock Bowers for 22 yards against the Falcons.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Desmond Ridder's 15-yard loft is perfect to Sincere McCormick Watch as quarterback Desmond Ridder drops a 15-yard dime to running back Sincere McCormick against the Falcons.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Getting spot start Monday With Aidan O'Connell (knee) inactive, Ridder is slated to start Monday night's game against the Falcons, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact O'Connell suffered a bone bruise to his left knee late in the third quarter of the Raiders' 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers in Week 14 and was replaced by Ridder, who went on to complete 12 of his 18 passes for 101 yards to close out the contest. With O'Connell, who officially was listed as questionable after missing three straight practices, sidelined Monday, Ridder will draw his first start for the Raiders against the team that took him in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In that context, in the last game on the NFL's Week 15 slate, Ridder is an option for managers who would normally utilize O'Connell in their fantasy lineups or who have an opening in super flex formats.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders QB Desmond Ridder Expected to Start vs Falcons The Las Vegas Raiders are turning to QB Desmond Ridder against the Falcons with Aidan O’Connell questionable.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

On track to start Monday Ridder is expected to start Monday's contest against the Falcons with Aidan O'Connell (knee) seemingly a game-time decision, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Ridder has been Las Vegas' expected starter approaching Week 16 action, but O'Connell (knee), who is officially listed as questionable, will have a chance to log a pre-game workout to determine his availability. Official word on O'Connell's status will arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to Monday's 8:30 p.m. ET kickoff, but fantasy managers should brace for the eventually of it being Ridder who commands the Raiders' offense, which will be led by top wideout Jacobi Meyers, rookie phenom Brock Bowers, and backfield riser Sincere McCormick.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons prepared for possibility of facing Desmond Ridder Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Aiden O’Connell is questionable for the Week 15 matchup on ‘Monday Night Football’

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons expecting to see Raiders QB Desmond Ridder LAS VEGAS – Former Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is likely to start for the Raiders when they meet at 8:30 p.m. Monday at Allegiant Sta...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • AJC.COM

Raiders (2-11) hand QB1 to Desmond Ridder with Falcons up next Another week, another loss and a new starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.Desmond Ridder becomes the QB1 for the Raiders (2-11) in...

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Expected to start Week 15 Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that Ridder is expected to start against the Falcons in Week 15, though the team is still waiting for updates on the health of Aidan...

Impact Ridder appears in line for at least a spot start under center Week 15, and potentially a longer run in the No. 1 role, depending on the severity of O'Connell's injury. The 25-year-old quarterback was solid in relief duty during Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers, entering with just over 14 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. He completed 12 of 18 passes for 101 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, also rushing twice for three yards. He recovered his only fumble.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in emergency duty Ridder entered Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers for Aidan O'Connell (knee) with 14:03 remaining in the fourth quarter and completed 12 of 18 passes for 101 yards with no touch...

Impact Ridder had most recently seen playing time in Week 12 against the Chiefs, so rust wasn't an issue for the third-year pro. Ridder was able to lead the Raiders to three points on his second possession, although he did see a would-be interception reversed on replay during the possession. Considering O'Connell's injured leg was placed in an air cast and the second-year signal-caller was carted off Sunday, Ridder appears to have a good chance of drawing a start against his old Falcons squad in a Week 15 home matchup on Monday night, Dec. 16.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' Aidan O'Connell Carted Off, Desmond Ridder Enters Game Aidan O’Connell left Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay with a left leg injury, was carted off and will not return.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Desmond Ridder: 'I'm coming into work every single day ready to work and ready to play' Quarterback Desmond Ridder on Week 13 against the Chiefs and more.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Needed in relief Sunday Ridder completed five of 10 passes for 64 yards after replacing replacing Gardner Minshew (collarbone) during Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos. Ridder added three rushing yards o...

Impact Minshew took a sack late in the fourth quarter and suffered a broken collarbone that will cost him the rest of the season, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ridder took over for the Raiders and was sacked himself two plays later, losing a fumble, but on his one full drive under center he nearly led Las Vegas to a touchdown, only for Tre Tucker to be ruled down short of the goal line inside the final minute. Aidan O'Connell (thumb) will be eligible to return from IR for a Week 13 trip to Kansas City, but if he's not ready Ridder would be in line for his first start of the season. There's also a chance the Raiders could bring in a quarterback like Daniel Jones from outside the organization.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

OLB Jonah Elliss sacks QB Desmond Ridder | Broncos at Raiders Outside linebacker Jonah Elliss takes down quarterback Desmond Ridder to record Denver's fifth sack of the day.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Desmond Ridder: 'I'm ready for any situation' Quarterback Desmond Ridder on the Week 12 loss to the Denver Broncos, his mindset for the short week and more.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Will remain backup Ridder will remain the Raiders' backup to Gardner Minshew for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite being pulled late in the Week 9 loss to the Bengals, coach Antonio Pierce announced Minshew will start against Miami. Ridder came on in relief of Minshew versus Cincinnati and fared well against the Bengals' prevent defense, completing 11 of 16 passes for 74 yards and one touchdown. The Raiders aren't ready to give up on their season and will once again give Minshew the nod. However, he remains a weekly candidate to be benched during the game, and therefore is not a recommended fantasy option in any format.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws TD in mop-up duty Ridder took over for an ineffective Gardner Minshew with 5:02 remaining in the third quarter of Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Bengals and completed 11 of 16 passes for 74 yards with a...

Impact A rusty Ridder, who'd last put up a regular-season attempt in Week 18 of the 2023 campaign with the Falcons, mostly stuck to short passes and took four sacks overall. However, Ridder also managed to lead a six-play, 70-yard touchdown march late in the fourth quarter that he capped with a 22-yard touchdown strike to Brock Bowers. Considering the Raiders are now 2-7 and have a Week 10 bye on tap, head coach Antonio Pierce may opt to give Ridder a chance with the starting job during a Week 11 road trip to Miami.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impact A rusty Ridder, who'd last put up a regular-season attempt in Week 18 of the 2023 campaign with the Falcons, mostly stuck to short passes and took four sacks overall. However, Ridder also managed to lead a six-play, 70-yard touchdown march late in the fourth quarter that he capped with a 22-yard touchdown strike to Brock Bowers. Considering the Raiders are now 2-7 and have a Week 10 bye on tap, head coach Antonio Pierce may opt to give Ridder a chance to take over the starting job during a Week 11 road trip to Miami.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Ridder: 'It felt great to get out there' Quarterback Desmond Ridder on his Raiders debut, Week 9 against the Bengals, tight end Brock Bowers and more.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Desmond Ridder finds Brock Bowers for 22-yard TD Watch as quarterback Desmond Ridder finds tight end Brock Bowers in the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

It's Time For The Raiders To Turn To Desmond Ridder With the season all but gone at this point, it’s time for the Raiders to turn to Desmond Ridder at quarterback.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Raiders Predicted to Replace Minshew, O'Connell With Elite 22-Year-Old QB Las Vegas added Desmond Ridder as short-term solution.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

QB Desmond Ridder on How He Fits in Raiders' Offense The Las Vegas Raiders made a much-needed move this week by signing quarterback Desmond RIdder to the practice squad. The team needed to add...

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • SI.COM

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