Desmond Ridder Fantasy

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder threw for 201 yards off 21-for-38 passing during the loss to the Lions in Week 3. He added two carries for three yards. The signal-caller hasn't had a quality season, and although he didn't have a horrible showing in Week 3, it was still a disappointment. With the Falcons losing their first game of the season on Sunday, Ridder and company will look to bounce back versus the Jaguars in London. However, he still hasn't done enough to justify his presence in fantasy lineups.

Sep. 24th • 5:46 PM

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder will be facing a Detroit Lions defense in Week 3 on the road that has allowed 25.1 fantasy points per game (fifth-most) to the QB position through two weeks. They also just placed star safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) on Injured Reserve. Ridder hasn't set the world on fire in his first two games, and he's only attempted 50 passes, completing 34 of them for 352 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He's added 11 carries for 38 yards and another score. The 24-year-old hasn't looked all that sharp, but he's done enough to get the Falcons two wins in the early going. Ridder is going to continue having his ups and downs as a passer in his first year as the full-time starter, so even though he's going against a porous defense this week, he should be considered a low-end QB2 in a run-first offense.

Sep. 20th • 1:24 PM

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder passed for 237 yards, one touchdown, and one interception during the win over the Packers. He added 10 carries for 39 yards and a touchdown. The signal-caller threw the ball 18 times in Week 1. However, he was more involved in this one, helping keep his team unbeaten. That said, Ridder's performance in Week 2 demonstrates he might be used more than expected throughout the 2023-24 campaign. But he has a long way to go before becoming a reliable fantasy option. Keep him benched in Week 3 versus the Detroit Lions.

Sep. 17th • 6:52 PM