The Cousins experience built real momentum for the Falcons until the wheels came off. The Falcons have dropped four straight games since beating the Dallas Cowboys in early November to get to that 6-3 record, and Cousins’ substandard play has been a leading contributor to the decline.

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.

As expected, the Falcons are going to face their former quarterback in Desmond Ridder on Monday Night Football for the world to see. Ridder started the last four games of his rookie season with the Falcons in 2022 before starting 13 games last season.

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.

The Las Vegas Raiders are turning to quarterback Desmond Ridder to face the Atlanta Falcons on "Monday Night Football." Ridder will step in for Aidan O'Connell, who is listed as questionable. O'Connell will take part in pregame activities to feel out whether he can be a game-time decision,

T he Las Vegas Raiders are set to play host to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, and when they do, they are expected to have Desmond Ridder under center. The team is slated to

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.

Las Vegas quarterback Aidan O'Connell is inactive for Monday night's showdown with the Falcons due to a knee injury, putting Desmond Ridder in line to start against his former team.