The Atlanta Falcons have renewed reason to believe they can end their streak of five straight losing seasons. Desmond Ridder's strong play in a last-second win over the Houston Texans is a big reason why. Ridder did not commit a turnover while throwing and running for touchdowns. He showed impressive poise while completing each of his five passes in the game-winning drive. The Falcons are 3-2 as they look for their first winning season and playoff appearance since 2017. Ridder's performance came
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder sets back to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Atlanta, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder sets back to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Atlanta, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder scores a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.
Ridder’s passing yards were the most by an Atlanta quarterback since Matt Ryan’s 371 in Week 6 of the 2020 season. Ridder completed 28 of 37 passes. The numbers were not as important as the poise he showed while completing each of his five passes in Atlanta’s game-winning drive. The victory lap can wait. For now, it’s enough to suggest the Falcons’ first selection in the 2024 NFL draft may not be a quarterback after all.One 300-yard game from Ridder may not be enough to convince defenses to stop loading the box against Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta running game, but it was a start.
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