For Ridder, the start comes against his old team, who drafted the Cincinnati product in the third round of the 2022 draft. He compiled an 8-9 record as a starter over two seasons in Atlanta before being traded to the Arizona Cardinals in March. Las Vegas signed Ridder off of Arizona’s practice squad in October.

Raiders QB Desmond Ridder is expected to start tonight vs. the Falcons, per sources. Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell is listed as questionable and is expected to work out pregame to see if he can play, but Ridder is expected to start for now.

Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder will make his first start of the season after Aidan O'Connell's injury keeps him sidelined.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell was inactive for Monday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons, clearing the way for Desmond Ridder to start against his former team. O'Connell bruised his left knee on Dec. 8 at Tampa Bay.

Raiders QB Desmond Ridder is expected to start tonight vs. the Falcons, per sources. Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell is listed as questionable and is expected to work out pregame to see if he can play, but Ridder is expected to start for now.

Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell "should be good to go" and start Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said Friday.

The Las Vegas Raiders have been one of the worst teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Las Vegas is 2-12 heading into Week 16 and currently controls the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. One reason for the Raiders’ struggles this season has been their poor talent at the quarterback position.

Raiders HC Antonio Pierce said QB Aidan O’Connell should be “good to go” for Week 16 and is expected to start, per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. O’Connell suffered a bone bruise in his left knee, which enabled Desmond Ridder to start their last game against the Falcons.