Desmond Ridder

Desmond Ridder completed 23-of-39 passes for 208 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the Raiders’ 15-9, Week 15 loss to the Falcons, adding 28 yards on five carries.

The Raiders completely struggled to move the football against the Falcons for more than three quarters, managing a lone field goal until their penultimate drive. Even so, inadequate play calling and poor efficiency from the Falcons allowed the Raiders a chance at the win late in the fourth quarter, eventually finding themselves inside the 50 with 10 seconds remaining. It was enough time for two Hail Mary attempts from Ridder, the first of which went untouched as it fell harmlessly to the ground in the back of the end zone and the second resulting in Ridder’s second interception as time expired. Aidan O’Connell appeared to be close to starting in Week 15 despite not practicing all week, making him likely to take back over under center when the Raiders host the Jaguars in Week 16.