The Falcons opened their preseason with a dramatic 27-23 win over the Detroit Lions on Friday evening. There was a lot to take away from this game, but the play everyone is talking about is the fourth-down touchdown throw by rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder that sealed the victory.
Falcons fans were more than a little excited on Twitter after the game.
DESMOND. RIDDER.
The @AtlantaFalcons take a late lead! 😱
📺: #ATLvsDET on @NFLNetwork (check local listings)
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/J4YYZSADjC pic.twitter.com/RO8keL4bSi— NFL (@NFL) August 13, 2022
I've seen enough. He's arrived. pic.twitter.com/bAeDjrxq3A
— Miles Garrett (@MilesGarrettTV) August 13, 2022
This might be the best preseason game I’ve ever seen.
It’s a low bar. But still.— Jeff Schultz (@JeffSchultzATL) August 13, 2022
People are gonna talk about Desmond Ridder and Jared Bernhardt on this play (as they should), but HELLO TYLER ALLGEIER would like a word. https://t.co/5kP3634K0S
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) August 13, 2022
Desmond Ridder ain't leaving Atlanta without a super bowl!
— Brian (@yourhomiebrian) August 13, 2022
— Sam L (@SamL_16) August 13, 2022
“Billy this is Jared Bernhardt. His defect is that he’s actually a Maryland lacrosse player, but I think he can catch game winning TDs.” https://t.co/LOK5RqbxZf
— Steven Godfrey (@38Godfrey) August 13, 2022
I’m so happy for Dee Alford, Timmy Horne and Jared Bernhardt. Guys who are fighting for roster and potential practice squad spots and each one had a MASSIVE play in this game.
— Adnan Ikic (@SayWhichWay) August 13, 2022
When Ridder gets to play with the 1s pic.twitter.com/9jSA9snDIX
— Rise Up Ridder (@RiseUpReader) August 13, 2022
— Joey Jones (@JJonesinGTown) August 13, 2022
The future for Atlanta is bright pic.twitter.com/rWo16oNf8B
— Reanna Gordon (@nycgirl_2001) August 13, 2022
Ridder is that guy!!!
— Carrie (@CareCalamia) August 13, 2022
Ridder is going to be dangerous as he build through his career… whenever his game match his confidence he’s going to be a problem.. It’s all apart of the process
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) August 12, 2022
What a debut for Falcons rookie QB Desmond Ridder 💪
🔸 103 pass yards
🔸 59 rush yards
🔸 2 total TD
🔸 Game-winning TD pic.twitter.com/iiIkAIPyjL— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 (@sportingnews) August 13, 2022
Ridder showed that he could probably be QB1 in the future.
— TJ (@Tjfalcons) August 13, 2022
lmao i'm petty as hell pic.twitter.com/ZPgDiqiTdy
— Aaron Freeman (@falcfans) August 13, 2022
Mariota, Ridder, Smith, Etheridge, Ollison, Allgeier, Huntley. The downside is that the D (even the starters) looked lost as a unit on everything but the run.
— Fun With Dirt (@funwithdirt) August 13, 2022
The most I liked about Ridder was the poise from last night. Played like a veteran imo. Dude is a winner and I believe teams will regret passing on him
— Keem199527 (@95_keem) August 13, 2022
I really hope Desmond Ridder pans out for us. That way we can focus on our defense
— Jory Reeves (@JReeves90) August 13, 2022
I really liked what I saw from Desmond Ridder last night I thought he played very good in his first NFL action
— Rod (@Rodthe__God) August 13, 2022
Falcons Nation, Rise Up 🔥 pic.twitter.com/03z7npjvW6
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 12, 2022
