2023 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
553
TD
2
INT
1
YDS
41
TD
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Ridder started the final four games of 2022 but didn’t turn many heads -- it took until the last game before he threw a TD pass and his 6.2 YPA was 41st of 47 QBs with at least 100 attempts. In his defense, Ridder had little talent at his disposal. Tight end Kyle Pitts was lost for the season weeks earlier, and other than impressive rookie wideout Drake London, the best option was Olamide Zaccheaus. Ridder committed only two turnovers (both lost fumbles), but in addition to the feeble passing stats he averaged only 4.0 carries for 16.0 yards per game without any TDs, making him unreliable for a rushing fantasy boost. The Falcons added insurance in Taylor Heinicke, but they're saying it’s Ridder’s job to lose. Pitts is expected to return healthy, but after him and London they settled for the middling duo of Mack Hollins and Scotty Miller to replace Zaccheaus (now with Philadelphia). Moreover, the Falcons drafted RB Bijan Robinson eighth overall this year, teaming him with Tyler Allgeier in an Arthur Smith-directed offense that was second in run percentage last season (55.3). Read Past Outlooks
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Attempts 38 passes in loss
Ridder completed 21 of 38 passes for 201 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss versus Detroit. He also rushed twice for three yards and lost a fumble.
ANALYSIS
Ridder attempted a career-high 38 passes, and it was actually the most pass attempts by a Falcons quarterback since Arthur Smith took the head coaching reins. However, Ridder failed to produce much with the increased chances. He also saw a major regression in his running production, which is concerning. It seemed Atlanta made a concerted effort to call designed run plays for Ridder in Week 2, but that wasn't part of the plan in Week 3. Ridder doesn't need to be rostered in most standard leagues, but there have been some encouraging moments through three weeks.
Ridder attempted a career-high 38 passes, and it was actually the most pass attempts by a Falcons quarterback since Arthur Smith took the head coaching reins. However, Ridder failed to produce much with the increased chances. He also saw a major regression in his running production, which is concerning. It seemed Atlanta made a concerted effort to call designed run plays for Ridder in Week 2, but that wasn't part of the plan in Week 3. Ridder doesn't need to be rostered in most standard leagues, but there have been some encouraging moments through three weeks.
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How do Desmond Ridder's 2023 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
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Bad Pass %
22.7%Avg Target Depth
6.8 YdsSack Rate
12.0%Avg Receiver YAC
5.1 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Overall QB Rating Against
79.3
Cornerbacks
106.0
Safeties
60.6
Linebackers
54.0
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2023 Desmond Ridder Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Desmond Ridder's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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Height
6' 3"Weight
207 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.52 secShuttle Time
4.29 secCone Drill
7.15 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
127 inHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
32.75 in
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
A four-year college starter and a third-round pick in this year’s draft, Ridder is expected to
compete with Marcus Mariota for the starting job. Mariota is the favorite, thanks to his
experience and knowledge of the offense, having previously played for coach Arthur Smith in
Tennessee. Ridder looks more like a work in progress. His arm is only average, and his ball
placement and accuracy need work. With 4.52 speed, Ridder is plenty mobile to keep plays
alive, but he isn't especially elusive and had modest rushing stats last year at Cincinnati. If he
does win the job, Ridder won’t have much to work with. Tight end Kyle Pitts is the only proven
threat, and the team’s No. 1 wide receiver is a rookie (albeit a first-round pick in Drake London).
What’s more, the offensive line may start the same five guys that allowed the second-highest
QB pressure rate in the league last year. Ridder won't have it easy if he plays as a rookie.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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