The Atlanta Falcons are attempting to end their four-game losing streak against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15. As quarterback Kirk Cousins fights to keep his starting job, there’s a familiar face in at QB for the Raiders.
Former Falcons third-round pick Desmond Ridder is making his first start of the season against his former team. Can Cousins and the Falcons rebound or will Ridder get his revenge against Atlanta?
Check out the best photos from Monday’s prime-time showdown in Las Vegas below:
Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) poses after the…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) and Las Vegas Raiders…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) poses with offensive…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris leaves the field after the…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws the ball against…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates after intercepting a…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates after intercepting a…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) throws the ball…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo (6) kicks a field…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders Raiderette cheerleaders perform during the game Atlanta…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) intercepts a pass…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) intercepts a pass…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) scores on…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King (32) celebrates with teammates after…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King (32) celebrates with Atlanta Falcons…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates with teammates after…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates with Atlanta Falcons…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) intercepts a pass indended…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) looks to sack…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) catches the ball…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general overall view as Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is tackled by…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws the ball against…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a 30…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Kevin King #32 of the Atlanta Falcons recovers a fumble…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Desmond Ridder #10 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts against…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Ruke Orhorhoro #98 and Kentavius Street #93 of the Atlanta…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Grady Jarrett #97 and Kaden Elliss #55 of the Atlanta…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Demone Harris #91 of the Atlanta Falcons tackles Desmond Ridder…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons kneels in the…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders place kicker Daniel Carlson (2) talks with…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Natrone Brooks (35) warms up before a…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur M. Blank walks the…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) warms up before a…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general overall view of Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Desmond Ridder #10 of the Las Vegas Raiders throws a…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Tyree Wilson #9 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts to…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on prior…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Desmond Ridder #10 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Raheem Morris (L) of the Atlanta Falcons and…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Owner Arthur Blank (R) of the Atlanta Falcons hugs owner…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Divine Deablo #5 of the Las Vegas Raiders takes the…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Desmond Ridder #10 of the Las Vegas Raiders takes the…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Raheem Morris of the Atlanta Falcons waves prior…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts prior to…Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) warms up before…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Carter Bradley #14 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: KhaDarel Hodge #12 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on prior…
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