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Whether O’Connell or Ridder starts on MNF, Raiders need something different at QB in 2025
The Raiders' quarterback play this season, from Gardner Minshew to Aidan O'Connell, has been bad. It's not likely to improve with Ridder.
A closer look at the Raiders, Desmond Ridder
The Raiders are prepared to start former Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder after an injury to Aidan O’Connell.
Will Raiders' Ridder Have 'Revenge Game' vs. Falcons?
While Aidan O’Connell avoided serious injury and could play on Monday Night Football against Atlanta, the team could choose to preserve his health and start Ridder instead. Ridder was drafted by the Falcons in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Falcons may face Desmond Ridder-led Raiders in Week 15
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a knee injury in Week 14. According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, O’Connell could be out for the remainder of the season.
Raiders (2-11) hand QB1 to Desmond Ridder with Falcons up next
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr suffered an injury to his left hand and has also entered concussion protocol, according to interim coach Darren Rizzi.
Are the Falcons Better Off with Kirk Cousins than Desmond Ridder?
The Atlanta Falcons face the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, and they're likely to face last year's starter Desmond Ridder. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Raiders' Desmond Ridder: 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 O'Connell (knee), Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Raiders quarterback: Desmond Ridder, you’re up (maybe)
Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that he expects Desmond Ridder to start Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons. But shortly afterward there were several reports that stated Aidan O’Connell got good news on his knee injury and he could possibly play as early as Monday.
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Vote: Will Falcons defeat Raiders?
It’s not the most highly anticipated Monday Night Football game as the 6-7 Falcons play at the 2-11 Raiders. There is certainly intrigued around these parts. The Falcons need a win desperately. The ...
Desmond Ridder set to start for Raiders if Aidan O'Connell can't play
The Raiders will turn to Desmond Ridder at quarterback if Aidan O'Connell is unable to play in Week 15 due to a knee injury.
Desmond Ridder has a chance to complete the most unnecessary revenge arc next week
If you want undeniable proof that we are living in a simulation, get a load of this. To close out Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season, the 2-11 Las Vegas Raiders wil ...
Raiders sign QB Carter Bradley to active roster and place RB Zamir White on season-ending IR
The Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Carter Bradley to the active roster Tuesday and placed running back Zamir White on ...
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Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NFL Week 15 game?
they get to face their former starting quarterback Desmond Ridder and both the organization and fan base know he ...
3 future Raiders QBs fans can dream on instead of watching Desmond Ridder
The Las Vegas Raiders may have lost Aidan O'Connell to a leg injury. With the 2024 season basically over, fans should be ...
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Raiders backup QB confident he can step up: ‘I’m excited and ready to go’
TAMPA, Fla. — Desmond Ridder knows he could be the Raiders’ next starting quarterback after Aidan O’Connell was carted off with a knee injury Sunday. Ridder also knows who’s next up on the ...
Aidan O'Connell injury update: Raiders QB carted off in air cast with bone bruise
Latest updates on Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell after he was carted off with a leg injury against the Buccaneers.