The Las Vegas Raiders have been holding out hope that quarterback Aidan O’Connell would be able to start this week following a bone bruise injury in his knee that he suffered against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, it’s looking like the injury may be too serious for him to overcome in a single week.According to a Dec. 16 X post from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Desmond Ridder is expected to start on Monday against the Atlanta Falcons. It’ll be his f…

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

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Sources: Raiders set to start Ridder vs. Falcons

The Las Vegas Raiders are giving quarterback Desmond Ridder a chance to go up against his former team.  With Aidan O’Connell questionable with a knee injury, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that Ridder is expected to start Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons.  
The Falcons selected Ridder in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He started 13 of 15 games in 2023, going 6-7, throwing for 2,836 yards with 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions…

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Report: Raiders expected to start QB Desmond Ridder against Falcons

Photo Credit: Mike Ehrmann | Getty Images Aidan O’Connell was notably absent from the Raiders’ lineup in their recent match against the Falcons due to a knee injury. The backup quarterback was sidelined due to a knee issue sustained earlier in the year. Now, fans are concerned about O’Connell’s status and availability for the upcoming NFL games. Here’s what happened to Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell.  What happened to Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell? Aid…

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Why Did Raiders Aidan O'Connell Miss Game vs. Falcons? Injury Details

Falcons vs. Raiders, 8:30 ETThere aren't many times during the season that we have two Monday Night Football games, but tonight is one of those nights that we are blessed with that exact situation. So, if one game isn't great, or at a commercial break, or even at halftime, we can flip over to the next one. With the Bears and Vikings playing in the other game this might not get quite as much interest or excitement. However, I think we could have …

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Offenses Have To Get Going In Falcons Vs Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell did not play in Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, allowing Desmond Ridder to start against his former team. O’Connell hurt his left knee on December 8 during a game against Tampa Bay. Ridder played 13 games for the Falcons last season before being traded to Arizona. The Raiders signed him off the Cardinals’ practice squad on October 21. “Whether it’s against the Falcons — it doesn’t ma…

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Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell will not play against the Falcons, while Desmond Ridder takes the starting role - Sports Al Dente

Ahead of Monday night’s matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Falcons had some good and bad news on the injury front. On the positive side, Ruke Orhorhoro has been activated from the IR. However, starting linebacker Troy Andersen has been placed on IR. Orhorhoro, a second-round selection in this year’s draft, was a healthy scratch in each of the Falcons first four games. Finally, in Week 5, he made an appearance and immediately provided a boos…

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Falcons place another critical defender on IR

Aidan O’Connell suffered a knee injury in Week 14 which was originally feared to end his season. The second-year Raiders quarterback is actually facing a much less serious timeline, but he is still not expected to play tonight.  As O’Connell rehabs his bone bruise, Vegas is set to turn elsewhere under center. The Raiders are expected to start Desmond Ridder in Week 15, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. O’Connell will take part in a pre-game warmup, …

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Raiders Expected To Start Desmond Ridder In Week 15

Atlanta (6-7-0) at Las Vegas (2-11-0) 
When: Dec 16 2024, 8:30 PM Where: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV Where to watch: ESPN  Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total  Atlanta Falcons @ Las Vegas Raiders
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Atlanta Falcons   -275
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Atlanta Falcons   -6.0 (-110)
Las Vegas Raiders   6.0 (-110)  Atlanta Falcons @ Las Vegas Raiders
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Over   44.5 (-110)
Under   44.5 (-1…

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