Desmond Ridder Fantasy Football News

Desmond Ridder
QB
, Las Vegas Raiders

Age: 25
Weight: 207 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
College: Cincinnati

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21.5	447	2	2	36

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Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell "good to go" for Week 16

Paul Gutierrez

Dec 20 · 2:21 PM EST

Aidan O'Connell "should be good to go" and start at QB for the Raiders vs Jaguars, said LV coach Antonio Pierce

Related Players: Desmond Ridder

Fantasy Impact:

AOC should still be safely left on benches, but this is good news for Jakobi Meyers and Brock Bowers' fantasy bottom lines.

Raiders say QB Aidan O'Connell (knee) trending toward playing Week 16

Paul Gutierrez on X

Dec 17 · 3:49 PM EST

"I would say he's trending upwards to playing this week." - Raiders coach Antonio Pierce, on QB Aidan O'Connell

Related players: Desmond Ridder

Fantasy Impact:

Ridder didn't exactly do much to make the Raiders want to continue to see him for the rest of the season. At this point, it makes more sense for O'Connell to get the work. Either way, the Raiders are expected to have a new starting QB next season, according to some who follow the team. The return of O'Connell would be a little boost for the rest of the offense as they have a winnable game against the Jaguars at home in Week 16.

Raiders expected to start QB Desmond Ridder on MNF

Pro Football Talk

Dec 16 · 12:33 PM EST

The Raiders are in line to start their third different quarterback of the season when they face the Falcons on Monday night.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Desmond Ridder is expected to get the start.

Related players: Aidan O’Connell

Fantasy Impact:

O’Connell is listed as questionable to play after hurting his knee last Sunday and he will work out before the game, but the current feeling is that Ridder will get the nod, the story went on to say. At this point, Brock Bowers owners are just hoping whoever is under center will continue to feed Bowers the ball.

Raiders Beat: Team will be looking for a QB in 2025

The Athletic

Dec 10 · 10:15 AM EST

Looking ahead to 2025, the Raiders will find themselves searching for an answer at quarterback for the third offseason in a row.

Related players: Aidan O'Connell, Gardner Minshew, Desmond Ridder

Fantasy Impact:

The author said O'Connell is the best bet to be in the mix, but it's only because he hasn't really played much. Minshew is under contract for next season, but hasn't played well in his time this season. The Raiders are on pace to have one of the top picks in the NFL Draft, but also could opt to go another direction and take the best player, much like they did last draft with Brock Bowers at TE. The author said the Raiders could once again explore the available veterans: Sam Darnold, Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Jameis Winston are scheduled to be free agents. Either way, it appears the Raiders will probably have a new starting QB in 2025.