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NFL Fans Crushed Falcons’ Desmond Ridder After He Missed Such an Easy TD Pass vs. Buccaneers

Fans were not happy with the Falcons signal-caller on the missed touchdown opportunity.

Wilton Jackson

NFL Fans Crushed Falcons’ Desmond Ridder After He Missed Such an Easy TD Pass vs. Buccaneers
NFL Fans Crushed Falcons’ Desmond Ridder After He Missed Such an Easy TD Pass vs. Buccaneers /
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder has encountered a great deal of scrutiny this season for his performance on the field.

Ridder, who made his third consecutive start on Sunday against the Buccaneers since he was benched, delivered a perfect example for why he has experienced the on-the-field criticism when he failed to connect with running back Bijan Robison on a wide-open touchdown pass.

On third-and-goal from the Buccaneers’ 3-yard line, Robinson ran freely into the right flat, but Ridder’s pass was slightly overthrown for the rookie running back. With the incomplete pass, NFL fans ripped the second-year signal-caller on social media.

The Falcons did manage to come away with three points on a 20-yard field goal from kicker Younghoe Koo. Three possessions later that included Atlanta giving up a touchdown to Tampa Bay, Ridder redeemed himself on a 36-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts to tie the game at 10.

But, it’s safe to say that fans still believe the Falcons need a better quarterback to lead the offense.

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