Desmond Ridder, QB Bengals | Dynasty Ranking & Value

Age
26
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Sleeper ID
8159
Verdict scores
Trade Value 6,512
Win-Now 0.2/10
Consistency 0
Positional Rank 36
Trade Value Tier B
Trend → Stable
Scouting report

Summary

Desmond Ridder carries a 74.0 dynasty score, ranking 36 at QB. Ridder’s 2025 season stats indicate a 3-game sample size, and with only one year remaining on his contract, his timeline is uncertain.

Projection Rationale

Ridder’s 2025 season stats indicate a 3-game sample size. The Verdict Grades show a Production grade at the 55th percentile and an Efficiency grade at the 55th percentile, indicating a gap between production and efficiency. Ridder has one year remaining on his contract, which means his role security is uncertain.

Injury Risk

No injury entries in 2025. Ridder’s Verdict durability grade percentile is 62nd percentile, and he is 26 years old.

Opportunity Notes

Ridder’s snap share trended up from 40.0% in 2024, and he played a full snap load in Week 15, but the opportunity is limited with only one year remaining on his contract.

Scheme Fit Analysis

The scheme limits Ridder’s ceiling due to the team’s run-heavy offense and lack of passing volume.

Trend Assessment

Rising. Ridder’s snap share trended up from 40.0% in 2024, and he played a full snap load in Week 15.

Ceiling / Floor

Ceiling: QB5-QB6, with Ridder needing to increase his passing volume and efficiency to reach the top of this range. Floor: QB7-QB8, with Ridder’s role security uncertain and his contract expiring after the season.

Comparable Player

Brett Favre, 1992-2007.