Desmond Ridder Fantasy Week 6: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Commanders

Quarterback Desmond Ridder faces a matchup versus the 21st-ranked passing defense in the NFL (238.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 6, when his Atlanta Falcons play the Washington Commanders, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

Daily fantasy players, is Ridder worth considering for his upcoming matchup versus the Commanders? Keep reading, because we can help you make the correct decision.

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Ridder vs. Commanders Game Info

• Matchup: Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders
• Game Day: October 15, 2023
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 13.35
• Projected Passing Yards: 194.10
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.24
• Projected Rushing Yards: 13.08
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.15

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Ridder Fantasy Performance

• At the QB position, Ridder is currently the 19th-ranked fantasy player (32nd overall), posting 68.0 total fantasy points (13.6 per game).
• In his last three games, Ridder has put up 38.7 fantasy points (12.9 per game), completing 68-of-106 passes for 721 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. He's added 19 rushing yards on seven carries with one touchdown on the ground.
• The high point of Ridder's fantasy campaign was last week's performance versus the Houston Texans, a game when he went off for 10 rushing yards and one TD on four carries (for 26.2 total fantasy points).
• From a fantasy standpoint, Desmond Ridder delivered his lowest fantasy-point total of the campaign (6.2 points) in Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, passing for 191 yards and one touchdown with two picks.

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Commanders Defensive Performance

• Washington has allowed two players to amass more than 300 yards passing in a game this season.
• The Commanders have given up at least one passing TD to four opposing QBs this year.
• Washington has allowed three players to pass for two or more touchdowns in a game this year.
• Two players have thrown for at least three touchdowns in a game versus the Commanders this year.
• Washington has allowed over 100 yards receiving to four players this year.
• A total of Six players have caught a touchdown pass versus the Commanders this year.
• A total of three players have caught more than one TD pass against Washington this season.
• The Commanders' defense has not allowed a player to amass more than 100 yards rushing in a game this year.
• A total of four players have rushed for at least one TD versus Washington this year.
• The Commanders have not allowed an opposing player to score two or more rushing TDs against them this season.

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