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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell back at practice, but status is undetermined for Falcons game

HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who injured his left knee in Sunday’s loss at Tampa Bay, went through a walkthrough practice Wednesday and hopes to play against Atlanta. “I can obviously walk and move around and just obviously doing some stuff in the water, but trying to get on the field and move around today, which I did,” …

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1 month ago

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell’s knee injury may not be as serious as it looked

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — Desmond Ridder might not be able to face his old team after all, except by watching the Falcons from the sideline. When Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was carted off with his left knee in an air cast in Sunday’s 28-13 loss at Tampa Bay, it looked like he might miss the rest of the season. While that …

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1 month ago

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell carted off with knee injury vs. Bucs

New York Times

By Vic Tafur, Tashan Reed and RJ Kraft Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was carted off the field Sunday after suffering a knee injury late in the third quarter of Las Vegas’ 28-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. GO DEEPER Buccaneers take NFC South lead with 28-13 win over Raiders: Takeaways Bucs defensive lineman Calijah Kancey shoved O’Connell from behind …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Raiders QB Gardner Minshew suffers potentially serious injury in loss to Broncos

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew suffered a potentially serious injury when he was sacked and landed hard on his left shoulder late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos. “We’ll know more, but doesn’t look good,” coach Antonio Pierce said after the Raiders lost 29-19. “We obviously got to be able to …

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1 year ago

Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith hours after completing 3rd straight 7-10 season

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Arthur Smith, who inherited a rebuilding project in his first NFL head coaching job and failed to lift Atlanta from its playoff drought, was fired late Sunday night, hours after completing his third straight losing season with the Falcons. Smith didn’t feel much heat after his first two losing seasons as Atlanta dealt with major salary cap issues, …

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1 year ago

Falcons again benching Ridder at QB as Heinicke moves up as starter against Colts

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are removing quarterback Desmond Ridder from the starting job for the second time this season following his continued turnover woes in the team’s latest loss. The loss knocked the Falcons out of first place in the NFC South and raised new questions about coach Arthur Smith’s job security in his third season. Following two losses …

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1 year ago

Falcons coach Arthur Smith’s job security in question after 9-7 loss to the NFL’s worst team

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Arthur Smith’s job security is in question after the Atlanta Falcons squandered a lead Sunday and lost to the NFL’s worst team. “There’s consequences when you lose so these are natural questions, right?” Smith said during a postgame news conference. “Make sure we have the right plan and make the right decision that’s in the best interest …

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1 year ago

Arthur Smith, Desmond Ridder face questions about future after Falcons’ loss to Panthers

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Atlanta Falcons are almost out of the playoff race, completely out of explanations for their struggles and now answering questions about whether some people are going to be out of jobs. “I mean, this one hurts,” Falcons defensive lineman Calais Campbell said after Atlanta lost 9-7 to the worst team in the league, the Carolina Panthers. …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Falcons and Jets face different circumstances in the playoff hunt while both seek consistency

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Atlanta Falcons have had quarterback issues, a three-game losing streak and a record under.500. “We’re trying to win every football game we play in, so hopefully we can keep him in contention.” BOYLE BACK UNDER CENTER While the Jets wait to see if Rodgers will be able to actually come back this season, Boyle will …

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1 year, 1 month ago

How the Falcons rediscovered their ground game and ran into first place in the NFC South

New York Times

ATLANTA — When the Atlanta Falcons returned to their practice facility 14 days ago, fresh off their third loss in as many weeks — and to the lowly Arizona Cardinals on top of that — Kaden Elliss had little idea what to expect. The fight we had was something special.” The Falcons used that fight — and the benefit of …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Falcons’ Smith reinstates Ridder as starting QB for key NFC South game against Saints

Associated Press

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons returned from their bye facing a must-win game against NFC South rival New Orleans. Heinicke was not available for Monday’s practice, but Smith said the decision to name Ridder as the starter was “absolutely” intended to last the remainder of the season and was not based on Heinicke’s health. “I think the reset …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Falcons unable to answer lingering quarterback questions in loss to Cardinals

Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Atlanta Falcons are still searching for answers at quarterback — and time is running out. “The way these games are, most of them come down to one possession, and it’s those small, little things that make a big difference,” Falcons coach Arthur Smith said. Heinicke’s middling performance and injury, coupled with Desmond Ridder leading the Falcons …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Atlanta coach Arthur Smith insists benching Ridder for Heinicke for safety, not performance

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Atlanta coach Arthur Smith was asked several different ways, and his answer Sunday on changing quarterbacks at halftime came down to protecting Desmond Ridder after the starter was evaluated for a concussion. “He’s thrown the ball pretty well,” Smith said of Ridder. “Obviously, we’ve got a lot of confidence in him as our starter.” Heinicke managed to …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Falcons QB Desmond Ridder not benched vs. Titans for performance reasons, coach says

New York Times

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith didn’t shed much light on his team’s quarterback situation after replacing starter Desmond Ridder with Taylor Heinicke at halftime of a 28-23 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Ridder could not pinpoint a play on which an injury might have occurred and said he didn’t feel “off.” “The coaches are with …

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1 year, 2 months ago

How the Falcons’ mistakes on offense led to their third loss in four games

New York Times

ATLANTA — After a 2-0 start, the Atlanta Falcons have lost three of their last four games, including a 24-16 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. You never want to lose at all, but I think when we understand what we have to do to become successful to be the best offense, we can be.” The Falcons defense held …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Ridder suffers regression as another 3-turnover game handcuffs Falcons in loss to Commanders

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Desmond Ridder’s second three-turnover game in his last three starts left the second-year quarterback open for renewed questions about his inconsistency and even his job security as the Atlanta Falcons’ starter. “Obviously, that’s tough right there to go out there and put up that showing,” Ridder said. Coach Arthur Smith was second-guessed for his decision to call for …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Howell throws 3 TD passes, Commanders pick off three Ridder passes in 24-16 win over Falcons

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Jamin Davis sensed where the final pass was going before it left the quarterback’s hand. Davis snagged the last of three second-half interceptions against Atlanta’s Desmond Ridder, sealing Washington’s 24-16 victory over the Falcons on Sunday. Kendall Fuller grabbed the first interception against Ridder, returning it deep into Atlanta territory to set up Howell’s screen pass to running …

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1 year, 2 months ago

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Unbeaten no more as 49ers, Eagles upset by backup QBs

New York Times

In Cleveland, the journeyman quarterback who’s been cut a staggering 11 times in his career — at one point, he was the XFL’s leading passer — outlasted the league’s newest star in an upset no one saw coming. The league’s two remaining unbeatens — the 49ers and Eagles — both suffered their first loss of the season at the hands …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Falcons QB Ridder vows to shake off rough day after INTs in 23-7 loss to Jaguars

Associated Press

LONDON — Desmond Ridder hasn’t put up big numbers in his handful of NFL starts for the Atlanta Falcons. “The reality is we put ourselves in a whole — and we can’t turn the ball over,” Falcons coach Arthur Smith said. “So that’s something we’ve got to look at, and it’s not just one person.” Jacksonville stuffed the Falcons’ run-heavy …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Falcons 53-man roster projection: Who will make the cut after preseason loss to the Steelers?

New York Times

ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith said he didn’t regret his decision to rest his starters in Thursday night’s preseason finale even after the Pittsburgh Steelers played most of theirs deep into the first quarter. "You’ve never seen a gorilla eat soup" "A barbarian type of guy" "Might be one of the most interesting men I have ever met" …

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2 years ago

Falcons QB Ridder delivers mixed results in debut as starter

Associated Press

ATLANTA — There was more to be learned from rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder’s debut than his poor passing production, another Atlanta Falcons loss and continued scoring woes. “He’s not scared of the moment,” Smith said, adding Ridder is “made of the right stuff.” Ridder also showed leadership when he quickly ran to London following the fumble to provide encouragement. Even …

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2 years, 8 months ago

2022 NFL Draft grades for every Round 2 and 3 pick, including an A for 49ers and D for Bears

New York Times

Welcome to our pick-by-pick second- and third-round grades of the 2022 NFL Draft. He started 32 games at Baylor and filled up the stat sheet last year — 76 tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles, nine passes defended and two interceptions. He started 14 games last year and had 96 tackles, 11 passes defended and two interceptions. Grade: B Bonitto …

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3 years ago

Ridder, breakthrough Bearcats stall in 27-6 loss to Alabama

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Ridder’s offense just stalled too often Friday trying to match an overpowering Crimson Tide running game in a 27-6 loss that ended the last undefeated season in FBS. I’m hoping that there are other so-called Group of Five teams or teams from any conference can make …

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4 years ago

Podlesny’s FG lifts Georgia past Cincinnati in Peach Bowl

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Jack Podlesny told Georgia coaches before Friday’s Peach Bowl that he felt confident attempting field goals from as long as 55 yards — a full 4 yards past his career best. Asked what he was thinking while he was kneeling, Podlesny said he wanted to “try to remember why I’m here.. God is good and it’s amazing to …

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Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell back at practice, but status is undetermined for Falcons game

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell’s knee injury may not be as serious as it looked

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell carted off with knee injury vs. Bucs

Raiders QB Gardner Minshew suffers potentially serious injury in loss to Broncos

Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith hours after completing 3rd straight 7-10 season

Falcons again benching Ridder at QB as Heinicke moves up as starter against Colts

Falcons coach Arthur Smith’s job security in question after 9-7 loss to the NFL’s worst team

Arthur Smith, Desmond Ridder face questions about future after Falcons’ loss to Panthers

Falcons and Jets face different circumstances in the playoff hunt while both seek consistency

How the Falcons rediscovered their ground game and ran into first place in the NFC South

Falcons’ Smith reinstates Ridder as starting QB for key NFC South game against Saints

Falcons unable to answer lingering quarterback questions in loss to Cardinals

Atlanta coach Arthur Smith insists benching Ridder for Heinicke for safety, not performance

Falcons QB Desmond Ridder not benched vs. Titans for performance reasons, coach says

How the Falcons’ mistakes on offense led to their third loss in four games

Ridder suffers regression as another 3-turnover game handcuffs Falcons in loss to Commanders

Howell throws 3 TD passes, Commanders pick off three Ridder passes in 24-16 win over Falcons

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Unbeaten no more as 49ers, Eagles upset by backup QBs

Falcons QB Ridder vows to shake off rough day after INTs in 23-7 loss to Jaguars

Falcons 53-man roster projection: Who will make the cut after preseason loss to the Steelers?

Falcons QB Ridder delivers mixed results in debut as starter

2022 NFL Draft grades for every Round 2 and 3 pick, including an A for 49ers and D for Bears

Ridder, breakthrough Bearcats stall in 27-6 loss to Alabama

Podlesny’s FG lifts Georgia past Cincinnati in Peach Bowl