
Marcus Mariota started the first 13 games for the Falcons in 2022, but when it became apparent that the team would miss the postseason, head coach Arthur Smith handed the keys over to rookie Desmond Ridder.
The former Cincinnati standout was one of two quarterbacks selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. Ridder started the final four games for Atlanta, throwing for 708 passing yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions.