As for the commander of the offense, Desmond Ridder had an average game, with just 115 passing yards and one touchdown, but what mattered most is that he didn’t make any big mistakes.

Source: https://www.41nbc.com/defense-shines-bright-in-atlanta-falcons-season-opener/

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke was ruled out with a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game and replaced by Desmond Ridder.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2023/11/13/23958326/bengals-news-11-13-joe-burrow-supports-tyler-boyds-after-dropped-touchdown

For the Falcons, Desmond Ridder left a lot to be desired in his rookie season, and a run-first team would be a good fit for the All-Pro quarterback.

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Sam Howell threw three short passes for touchdowns, Washington intercepted Desmond Ridder three times and the Commanders snapped a three-game losing streak.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/15/nfl-roundup-backup-pj-walker-leads-browns-to-shock-win-over-49ers

The Falcons are riding with 2022 third-round pick Desmond Ridder as their starting quarterback entering the season and veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett feels like the young signal-caller is ready.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/grady-jarrett-were-confident-in-desmond-ridder-and-what-he-can-achieve