The Atlanta Falcons may have lost their second preseason game by a score of 24-16 to the New York Jets on Monday at MetLife Stadium, but they once again got a good look at who could lead their offense during several years in the future.
Center Desmond Ridder, their third-round pick (74th overall) at the most recent amateur auction, completed 10 of 13 stints for 143 yards.
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Ridder, however, risks playing the role of second fiddle to Marcus Mariota in 2022. Acquired when the free agent market opened, the pivot has joined a receiver six out of 10 times, including once for a major, for a total of 132 yards.
On the Jets side, former Canadian Football League player Chris Streveler completed eight of 11 stints for 119 yards, a major and an interception. He also carried the ball six times for 33 yards.
