Sources: Raiders set to start Ridder vs. Falcons

Dec 16, 2024, 12:53 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

Quarterback Desmond Ridder is expected to make his first start for the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night against his former team, the Atlanta Falcons, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Raiders listed quarterback Aidan O’Connell as questionable due to a bone bruise to his left knee. O’Connell, who did not practice last week, is expected to work out pregame to see if he can play, but Ridder is expected to start at this point, the sources told Schefter.

The Falcons (6-7) drafted Ridder in the third round,

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