Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's divisional matchup with the Saints. London left the team's Week 11 loss to the Panthers with what was later revealed to be a PCL sprain. With second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) placed on injured reserve earlier this week, the Falcons travel to New Orleans shorthanded on offense. Wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. will presumably be tasked with absorbing some of London's 9.6 targets per game. While Mooney has topped 35 yards only once since returning from a hamstring injury in Week 7, he has displayed chemistry with Kirk Cousins in the past, topping 100 yards twice in 2024 and recording all of his career-high five receiving touchdowns with Cousins under center.
Nov 21, 2025 2:30 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said he's hopeful that wide receiver Drake London (knee) will be able to play in Week 13 against the New York Jets, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Although the Falcons haven't officially ruled London out for their Week 12 divisional game against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, the 24-year-old is not expected to play after spraining the PCL in his left knee in the Week 11 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. The good news, though, is that fantasy managers might be without London for just one game. London's fantasy stock might fall a bit with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) done for the year, but he should still be considered a must-start in all fantasy lineups when he returns from his knee sprain. With London out this weekend, Darnell Mooney and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. should be QB Kirk Cousins' top aerial targets.
Nov 19, 2025 12:08 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) is considered "week-to-week" after spraining the PCL in his knee in Sunday's overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 11, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. "He could come back and feel much better. We just don't know," head coach Raheem Morris said on Monday. The 24-year-old pass-catcher caught seven of his nine targets for 119 yards before getting hurt on Sunday, marking the fifth time this year he's gone over 100 receiving yards and the fifth time in the last six games. At the very least, fantasy managers should expect London to miss the Week 12 divisional contest versus the New Orleans Saints, but his absence could also extend into Week 13 against the New York Jets. For however long London is out, Darnell Mooney and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. will see elevated target shares from veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. Receivers Davis Sills V, KhaDarel Hodge, and Carlos Washington will be battling for WR2/3 duties.
Nov 17, 2025 5:37 PM EST
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) sustained a PCL sprain in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the visiting Carolina Panthers that could force him to miss multiple games. Uh oh. London was excellent again before exiting Week 11's defeat. Although his injury was initially deemed minor, testing revealed a much more significant finding. Per Rapoport, the USC product is "out this week and potentially more." It's a massive hit to Atlanta's passing attack, as London had absorbed a hefty 33.1% target share through ten games. In his absence, fantasy managers can expect teammates Darnell Mooney and David Sills V to operate in two-wide-receiver sets. However, Atlanta's offense is on track to be in flux with the news that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) may miss the remainder of the season with an injury of his own.
Nov 17, 2025 11:32 AM EST
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the knee injury Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) suffered in Week 11 is "not thought to be overly serious." Schefter also reports that London will undergo additional tests to determine the "extent of the injury and how much time he will miss, if any." London was forced to exit early from his team's Week 11 loss to the Carolina Panthers due to the injury. Before getting hurt, he recorded seven catches for 119 yards on nine targets. Any absence for London would be a devastating blow for the Atlanta offense. Across nine games this season, the 24-year-old has hauled in 60 receptions for 810 yards and six touchdowns on 94 targets. If he misses time, Falcons wideout Darnell Mooney and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. would both be in for a bump in targets. Atlanta will travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints in Week 12.
Nov 16, 2025 9:19 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that the team doesn't have any additional information yet pertaining to wide receiver Drake London (knee). London exited prior to the start of overtime on Sunday and was quickly ruled out. He finished Week 11 with nine targets, seven receptions, and 119 receiving yards. Given the short amount of time between London exiting and Morris speaking postgame, it's possible that the Falcons' medical personnel haven't had an opportunity to fully evaluate the receiver's injury yet. In all likelihood, we'll get an update on his status after the Falcons conduct additional testing on Sunday evening or Monday morning. The Falcons face the Saints next Sunday, so London will have seven days to rest and recover. If he can't suit up, Darnell Mooney and Kyle Pitts Sr. would operate as the top targets for Michael Penix Jr. (knee) or Kirk Cousins.
Nov 16, 2025 4:55 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) exited near the end of the fourth quarter during Sunday's Week 11 contest against the Carolina Panthers. He was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game. It's unclear exactly when London suffered the injury, but it could have come on his final target with 26 seconds left in the fourth quarter. He finishes the game with nine targets, seven receptions, and 119 receiving yards. Darnell Mooney and Kyle Pitts will step up as Kirk Cousins' top targets for the remainder of Sunday's overtime period between the Panthers and Falcons.
Nov 16, 2025 4:32 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (illness, back) is officially active for Sunday's Week 11 contest against the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity. London has missed just one game this year, catching 53 passes for 691 yards and six touchdowns through eight contests. He ranks as the overall WR6 in fantasy points this year and should continue to be started in all leagues.
Nov 16, 2025 11:36 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (back, illness) is planning to play this Sunday when his team squares off with the Carolina Panthers at home. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news. The 24-year-old had a weird week. After returning from Germany, London fell ill and was tagged with a DNP for Wednesday's practice. He'd return to a limited capacity the ensuing two days, but picked up a back injury in the process. As of now, it appears that he'll attempt to give it a go. However, fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on him up until game time, considering his designation. If, for some reason, he fails to suit up, teammates Darnell Mooney and David Sills V would be deployed in two-wide-receiver sets against a Panthers' defense that's been unkind to wide receivers.
Nov 16, 2025 12:39 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (illness/back) hauled in six of eight targets for 104 yards and a touchdown in Week 10, making it the fourth time in his last five games that he went over the century mark, and he totaled six TD receptions in those five contests. The 6-foot-4 wideout is his quarterback's favorite read, averaging over 10 targets per game this season and constituting 31.3 percent of the team's target share, which is the third-highest mark in the league. Week 11 brings a matchup with the Panthers, a defense that has yielded the fifth-fewest half-point PPR points to wide receivers this season. Although that doesn't sound good, the 24-year-old should see plenty of targets, and with the Falcons having an implied total of over three touchdowns (22.5), he could get in on the scoring again as well. The fourth-year pro shapes up as a mid-range WR1 this week, but managers should keep an eye on his status because after missing Wednesday's practice with an illness, the USC product was a limited participant Thursday and Friday with some type of back ailment.
Nov 15, 2025 10:54 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (illness/back) is questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Panthers after missing Wednesday's practice with an illness and then returning as a limited participant on Thursday with an additional back ailment. London has been on a tear of late, topping 100 yards in each of his last two games while finding the endzone four times over that span. Should he miss Sunday's game, receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Kyle Pitts are the most likely candidates to see an uptick in targets. However, neither has demonstrated a strong connection with second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to this point. The Falcons play in Sunday's early window of games, giving fantasy managers a chance to at least monitor London's gameday status and pivot if necessary.
Nov 14, 2025 2:26 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (illness) returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session due to illness. London is in the middle of another big season as the Falcons' top receiving target. London's 53 receptions for 691 yards and six touchdowns lead the team, and highlight an offense built around explosive playmakers at each position. The Falcons face off against the Carolina Panthers in Week 11. In their last meeting, the defense held London to just five catches for 55 yards in one of his toughest matchups of the season. Look for quarterback Michael Penix to target him early and keep him involved this week.
Nov 13, 2025 2:50 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (illness) did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness, according to Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. London should be feeling better later in the week and should be fine to take the field this Sunday for a divisional contest against the visiting Carolina Panthers, where he'll be a must-start in fantasy football. The 24-year-old got off to a slow start in 2025 in quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s first full season as the starter, but he has come on strong late, scoring four touchdowns in his last five games. In the first meeting with Carolina in a 30-0 loss on Sept. 21, London caught five of his eight targets for 55 yards and no touchdowns. Atlanta is looking to put a halt to their three-game losing streak, and London should be heavily involved in that effort this weekend. Look for him to return to practice on Thursday or Friday.
Nov 12, 2025 6:36 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London caught six of his eight targets for 104 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 10 loss against the Indianapolis Colts. The former first-round pick tallied 100+ yards and at least one touchdown for the fourth time in his last five games. He has cemented himself as the only consistent pass-catching option in Atlanta as Kyle Pitts and Darnell Mooney continue to post iffy results week over week. London should remain a high-end WR1 option when the Falcons host the Carolina Panthers in Week 11.
Nov 9, 2025 1:32 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Sauce Gardner will make his team debut against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10. Despite a fast turnaround, the Colts believe Gardner is a quick study and is able to grasp the defensive gameplan for this game. As expected, Gardner will shadow Atlanta Falcons' top wide receiver Drake London during their Week 10 contest. The Colts gave up two first-round picks for Gardner, so it's not shocking to see him thrown at the best receiver right away. Gardner is an elite defensive back, so he should be able to handle himself.
Nov 9, 2025 8:59 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is coming off his biggest game of the season, catching nine of his 14 targets for 118 yards and three touchdowns. After being held scoreless over the first three games of the season, he's now recorded a touchdown catch and gone over 100 yards receiving in three of his last four games, and now has four straight games with double-digit targets, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. The 24-year-old has seen his average depth of target (aDOT) go from 8.6 yards over the first three games of the season to 10.9 yards over his last four, and he'll take on a Colts defense in Week 10 that has been generous, yielding the ninth-most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts, is allowing the fourth-most receiving yards per game over their last three games (268.7), and is allowing 24.5 points per game on the road compared to 16.6 PPG at home. In what should be a high-scoring affair in Germany, London sets up as a top-five option at receiver in Week 10.
Nov 8, 2025 11:31 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London caught nine of his 14 targets for 118 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's Week 9 loss against the New England Patriots. London had an impressive game despite playing against a strong Patriots secondary featuring Christian Gonzalez, Marcus Jones, and Carlton Davis. Not only did he set a new season-high in fantasy points, but he also had his first multi-touchdown showing of the year. London accounted for the bulk of Atlanta's scoring and gave them a chance to tie the game late, but kicker Parker Romo missed an extra point to keep the Falcons in a one-point deficit that they did not overcome. London is a mid-to-high WR1 heading into Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Nov 2, 2025 6:04 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (hip) will return to action in Week 9 after missing last week's game with a hip injury. The 24-year-old had been rolling before last week's absence, logging three straight games with double-digit targets and totaling 22 receptions in those contests, including two touchdowns. The 6-foot-4 wideout is the clear-cut No. 1 receiving option in this offense, amassing 27.8 percent target share on the season and 34.1 percent of the team's air yards. He'll take on the Patriots' pass defense in Week 9, which is middle of the pack in terms of fantasy points allowed to wide receivers and pass yards allowed per game (224.4), although they've been stingier more recently, allowing just 192.7 per game over their last three. With the Falcons 4.5-point underdogs in this one, they may be playing from behind, which could mean more passing, but the matchup against cornerback Christian Gonzalez only projects London as a middling WR2 this week.
Nov 1, 2025 11:24 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (hip) logged a full practice on Friday and will not carry an injury designation into his team's Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots, per ESPN's Marc Raimondi. London was a late addition to the injury report last week and ended up missing Atlanta's Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins. His return should be a major boost for the Falcons' offense, which will also be getting back quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee). Across six games played this season, London has recorded 38 catches for 469 yards and two touchdowns on 63 targets. Before missing Week 8, London had earned double-digit targets in three straight games. He profiles as a must-start fantasy wide receiver in Week 9, even in a tough matchup on the road against New England.
Oct 31, 2025 3:59 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (hip) logged his second straight limited practice on Thursday due to a hip injury. London was a late addition to the injury report before Atlanta's Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins and ended up missing the game. It's a good sign that he's been able to practice in a limited capacity so far this week, but London's status remains up in the air heading into Atlanta's Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots. Across six games played so far this season, the 24-year-old has recorded 38 catches for 469 yards and two touchdowns on 63 targets. If London misses a second straight game, Falcons wideout Darnell Mooney (hamstring) and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (ankle) would be the most likely target beneficiaries, although both are battling injuries of their own. If London is active, he profiles as a must-start wide receiver in Week 9 against New England.
Oct 30, 2025 4:43 PM EST
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