When Matt Ryan waved to the appreciative Atlanta crowd from the broadcast booth, it was a reminder of a time when the Falcons didn’t have any concerns at quarterback. That’s no longer where things stand. A half-dozen games into what is supposed to be his first full year as the No.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder passes the ball under pressure by Washington Commanders defensive end Casey Toohill during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Atlanta. Washington Commanders won 24-16.
It will be interesting to see how long the Falcons — especially owner Arthur Blank, who has made it clear he expects his team to make the playoffs after five straight losing seasons — will allow Ridder to learn on the job., who started 25 games for Washington, sitting on the bench. And they surely have their eyes on who might be available heading into the 2024 season.set up the Commanders at the Atlanta 27, leading to the touchdown that made it 24-10.
On third-and-goal from the 2 with under six minutes to go, the Falcons were called for delay of game. Ridder was intercepted on the next play.
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