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Ridder, meanwhile, showcased the clutch gene that Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot were so excited about when they put the franchise in his hands, leading three scoring drives and scoring 13 unanswered points to secure a 25-24 victory.
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Ridder's clutch fourth-quarter performance secured Week 1 win over Packers.

Ridder led the Falcons to a 25-24 Week 1 victory over the Packers with a clutch performance, showcasing the 'clutch gene' that Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot valued when entrusting him with the franchise; he orchestrated three scoring drives and 13 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to overcome a 24-12 deficit.

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