Desmond Ridder

The Raiders informed QB Desmond Ridder they won’t tender him as a restricted free agent.

Fantasy Impact

Ridder will become an unrestricted free agent. He has 18 career starts for Atlanta and Las Vegas. It seems unlikely he will find a starting role in free agency. Ridder will likely compete for a backup role with another team.

Desmond Ridder (hip) was a full participant at practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Ridder is a a recent addition to Las Vegas' injury report, being listed with a hip injury of some kind. It's not a serious issue, however, as it didn't prevent him from logging a full practice on Wednesday. It looks like Aidan O'Connell (knee) will reclaim the starting job this week, which will push Ridder back to the bench.

Desmond Ridder completed 23-of-39 passing attempts for 208 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while rushing for 28 yard sin Monday's 15-9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Fantasy Impact

Ridder wasn't able to put up a good performance against his former team on Monday night. He was thrown into the starting role with Aidan O'Connell (knee) out, and he ended up turning the ball over twice en route to a loss to the Falcons. He was actually the leading rusher for the Raiders, but that was with just 28 yards on the night. Fantasy managers should keep tabs on Las Vegas' quarterback situation heading into Week 16.

Raiders QB Desmond Ridder will get the start in Week 15 on Monday Night Football with Aidan O'Connell out with a knee injury. Carter Bradley will serve as the second string.

Fantasy Impact

This game will be Ridder's first start of the season, after appearing in three earlier games thus far. The third-year QB is 28-of-44 for 239 yards passing with one touchdown on the year up to this point.

Desmond Ridder completed 12-of-18 pass attempts for 101 yards while also rushing twice for three yards in the Raiders' 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers in Week 14.

Fantasy Impact

Ridder made the most of his opportunity behind center after replacing starter Aidan O'Connell (knee) in the second half. The journeyman signal caller could be line to start if O'Connell's injury is serious, with a Week 15 contest against the Atlanta Falcons up next.