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Desmond Ridder
Ht: 6' 3" Wt: 207 Age: 24 Exp: 2 years College: Cincinnati Drafted: 2022 R3 74
Avg FF PTS
15.94
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
N/A
Position Rank: 3rd
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 22
Upside / Downside
-20.25
Week 22
Posted: 3/14/2024 5:33 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Rondale Moore was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for QB Desmond Ridder on Thursday, March 14.
Huddle Up: Over the last few days, the Falcons have turned their receiver room around in a big way by adding Darnell Mooney and now Moore. The cost was a young quarterback that became dead weight once Kirk Cousins signed with the team. Moore has a bit of an injury history, but he is a dynamic slot receiver option whom Atlanta does not need to rely heavily upon with Drake London, Mooney and Kyle Pitts around. He could have fantasy appeal in deeper leagues if he can stay on the field.
Posted: 3/14/2024 5:27 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for WR Rondale Moore on Thursday, March 14.
Posted: 3/14/2024 4:54 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder is expected to be traded, according to sources Thursday, March 14.
Huddle Up: With Kirk Cousins taking over as the starter, the Falcons are moving on from Ridder. He's likely a backup elsewhere, crushing any sliver of fantasy value he previously had.
Posted: 2/27/2024 12:50 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder was blitzed on only 90 of his drop backs this past season.
Posted: 2/17/2024 4:30 pm GMT
The Atlanta Falcons are in the process of deciding whether to bring back QBs Taylor Heinicke and Desmond Ridder next season or bring in a new quarterback via draft, free agency or trade. Meanwhile, last season's third-string quarterback, Logan Woodside, is a restricted free agent. Head coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson have said that all options are on the table in the search for a starter and that they are open to considering both pocket passers and more mobile players.
Huddle Up: Both Heinicke and Ridder were inconsistent and ineffective last season and there's a possibility that one or both quarterbacks could be suiting up elsewhere by the beginning of the 2024 campaign. Neither player is expected to have much value in any fantasy format going forward.
Posted: 2/12/2024 7:19 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder could be a trade candidate whenever the team acquires a new quarterback, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network on Monday, Feb. 12. "Once they acquire a new QB, potentially trading Ridder would be an option, as well. It might be a situation where a fresh start works for all parties," Rapoport said.
Huddle Up: Ridder was the QB22 last season, averaging 11.5 fantasy points per game. Atlanta will look for a new quarterback under the new regime, and it's unlikely Ridder will have fantasy value moving forward.
Posted: 1/07/2024 10:53 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder went 22-for-30 for 291 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the New Orleans Saints in Week 18.
Posted: 1/07/2024 4:44 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder will start Week 18's game against the New Orleans Saints.
Huddle Up: Ridder has been benched multiple times this season due to inconsistent play but is receiving the start this afternoon because QB Taylor Heinicke, who hasn't been much better, is dealing with an ankle injury. At best, Ridder should be viewed as a desperation play in two-quarterback fantasy leagues.
Posted: 1/01/2024 10:04 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) is dealing with an ankle injury, and his availability for Week 18 will not be known until later in the week, according to head coach Arthur Smith. QB Desmond Ridder will start if Heinicke is unavailable to play.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation to see if Heinicke will be able to do anything during practice this week. Neither Heinicke nor Ridder have posted great numbers this season, so players can avoid both.
Posted: 12/19/2023 1:09 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke will start over QB Desmond Ridder in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Huddle Up: Heinicke showed flashes with Washington a couple of years ago, but he hasn't been able to muster much in fantasy since. He's a desperation QB2 play.
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