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The fantasy football world is shifting in 2024. The old adage of running backs winning you your league is no longer as true as it used to be. In today’s game (both real and fantastical), wide receivers are growing in importance, and snagging a great one in the later rounds will put you on the […]

For Kirk Cousins to be a massive game-changer, especially as he approaches age 36, says more about the state of the Atlanta Falcons than it does about him. Still, the four-time Pro Bowler is a big-time upgrade at the most important position in the game. The Falcons have too many young talents in skill positions […]

Newly signed quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons are currently in the process of preparing for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season by participating in minicamp at the team’s facilities in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Cousins was one of the most high profile signings of any team this offseason, and the Falcons in typical Atlanta fashion […]

As the 2024 NFL season looms on the horizon, the Atlanta Falcons find themselves at a critical juncture. Coming off a rollercoaster of a season, the team is poised for a fresh start, brimming with potential yet in need of strategic additions to their roster. The Falcons’ front office, led by General Manager Terry Fontenot, […]

The unofficial start to NFL free agency began once the clock hit noon Eastern on Monday, with the legal tampering window opening, allowing teams to begin talking to players’ representatives directly. One of the biggest moves so far was free agent Kirk Cousins signing a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. QB Kirk […]

The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2024 NFL offseason with a lot of things to fix. Arthur Smith was fired and Raheem Morris was hired as Atlanta’s new head coach. The Falcons also have questions about the quarterback position, and there are plenty of directions they can choose to go. But, one player who needs to […]

Raheem Morris passed his first big test as the new head coach of the Falcons — he properly recognized the offensive weapons that he has at his disposal in Atlanta. Now while this may not seem like a high bar to clear, it’s a big part of the reason why previous Falcons head coach Arthur […]

As we enter Week 17, the highly anticipated championship game looms for fantasy football enthusiasts. If you’ve successfully weathered bye weeks, injuries, and various challenges to reach this point, hearty congratulations are in order. However, the journey is not yet complete. For those contending for a league championship this week and finding themselves dealing with […]

With a chance to move themselves ahead in the race for first in an inconsistent NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons faltered yet again, losing 29-25 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, relinquishing the No. 1 spot to their rivals. Not that the Falcons have been a poster child for consistency themselves this season, but […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has had an interesting season so far. The Falcons rookie has put up decent numbers, averaging 5 yards per carry, but has only gotten 103 carries on the season. Head coach Arthur Smith has seemingly refused to give him the ball in red-zone opportunities, much to the chagrin of […]

The Atlanta Falcons are getting ready for a big Week 10 game against the Arizona Cardinals with quarterback Kyler Murray returning on the other side of the field. The good news for the Falcons is that after the latest Drake London injury update, the away team will have a return of its own. Falcons WR […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be without one of their top wide receivers when they welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. “Falcons ruled out WR Drake London for Sunday’s game vs. the Vikings due to his groin injury,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Friday. London failed to practice any of Wednesday, Thursday or […]

Head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons recently gave an update on wide receiver Drake London’s injury, regarding his current status. London left Sunday’s game with a groin injury and never returned to available status. In Smith’s pre-practice press conference, he stated London will not practice Wednesday and the team will “see how the […]

A possible hit to the Atlanta Falcons offense as the status of wide receiver Drake London is up in the air as talked about Wednesday by head coach Arthur Smith. London has been dealing with a groin injury since last Sunday’s game and Smith said that he’ll monitor how this week goes for a better view […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London suffered an apparent groin injury and is questionable to return to Atlanta’s Week 8 matchup with the Tennessee Titans, according to Tori McElhaney. Drake London is questionable to return with a groin injury. — Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) October 29, 2023 The Falcons were attempting to come back against the […]

Wide Receivers are extremely important in today’s game, especially in fantasy football. However, it’s a little tough to pick the perfect ones for your fantasy team. As we prepare for Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season, it’s crucial to discuss which wide receivers should be included in your fantasy football roster and which ones […]

As October arrived, the Atlanta Falcons’ season took a spooky turn as they fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The London loss, held at Wembley Stadium, marked the Falcons’ second consecutive defeat of the season, leaving them with a 2-2 record. The Falcons entered the 2023 season with a renewed sense of optimism. They had made […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London made an appearance on a radio show this week after a comeback win against the Green Bay Packers, and he made a definitive claim about what that win shows. “I don’t know if y’all could feel it, but I felt like maybe Green Bay felt like they put us […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith hasn’t been shy in the past about how little he cares about fantasy football players, and how his only concern is winning. That didn’t stop after top receiver Drake London went without a catch in Atlanta’s opening game victory over the Carolina Panthers. Falcons coach Arthur Smith, told that […]

The Atlanta Falcons are trying to build a competitive team. Much of their success will depend on the performance of quarterback Desmond Ridder in 2023. Ridder understands this and recently revealed his goal for the 2023 campaign. “I feel like I have to prove myself to myself,” Ridder said, via Terrin Waack of atlantafalcons.com. “I […]

The Atlanta Falcons are heading into the 2023 season hoping that second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder proves to be a franchise quarterback, and wide receiver Drake London believes that Ridder will prove the doubters wrong this season. “He only had four games last year,” Drake London said, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. “People […]

The NFL season is a few weeks away, and fantasy football drafts have begun. Evaluating the value of players is important for fantasy managers to do before their draft. Every year, drafting a breakout player can give an edge to a fantasy football team and propel them to win the league. Wide receiver is one […]

The 2023 NFL season is almost here, and folks who love fantasy football are getting ready for their drafts. One player that many people are excited about is Drake London, a really good wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons. He had a great rookie season last year, and now people want to know how he’ll […]

Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith dropped a clever Pac-12 joke as second year receiver Drake London battles with rookie cornerback Clark Phillips III at Falcons training camp. The two previously faced off in college when London played for USC and Phillips III played for Utah. Their teams matched up in 2021 and both players made […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder knows exactly who he needs to lean on in his first full season as the team’s starter under center. In a recent interview with ESPN, Ridder spoke about the team’s two “monsters”, tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London. Falcons QB @desmondridder spoke about Atlanta's young core on […]

The Atlanta Falcons are getting ready to have a big 2023 NFL season. Just ask Falcons wide receiver Drake London, who was brimming with confidence at Falcons minicamp. The Falcons went 7-10 in Drake London’s rookie season, finishing in last place in the AFC South. There are higher expectations for the Falcons in the 2023 […]

The Atlanta Falcons are ready to commit to a youth movement. With quarterback Desmond Ridder, tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Drake London and running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, head coach Arthur Smith is constructing an offense with lots of players with only a handful of NFL experience (if any) in 2023. Some […]

Drake London is entering his second season in the NFL, but the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver is already being recognized for his off-the-field leadership in the Falcons’ building. As the No. 1 wideout for Atlanta, London has embraced being the guy everyone is looking to for advice and to better understand the playbook. “We have […]

Drake London didn’t set the world on fire in his rookie season but he did still have a promising campaign. The Atlanta Falcons’ first-round pick showed his immense talent in an overall rocky season. He doesn’t exactly see it like that, though. London undoubtedly had a very solid rookie season despite dealing with an injury […]

Back in Week 11, the Atlanta Falcons were still in contention for the playoffs. That’s no longer the case after they lost their fourth game in a row last week, 17-9, to the Baltimore Ravens. They are hoping to somehow end their season on a bright note, and they can start by snapping their slump […]

The Atlanta Falcons failed to keep in step with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for first place in the NFC South after the former lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13. The Falcons will try to recover some ground and bounce back in Week 15 as they play the New Orleans Saints on the road. […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost for the third time in their last four games after they fell to the Washington Commanders, 19-13, on the road in Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season. The Falcons are now 5-7, which places them in second place in the NFC South. Here we’ll discuss the four Falcons most to […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off back-to-back losses to the Rams and Panthers. Of course, they want to snap their current slump and return to winning football games as they face the Chicago Bears at home in Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season. A win here can actually put the Falcons in a good […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a tough Week 9 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, and they very nearly were able to pull off an upset. But in the end, the Falcons got the short end of the stick and lost 20-17, and ended up losing control of the top seed in the NFC South due […]

The weekend is almost here, which means it is time for some Atlanta Falcons Week 6 bold predictions. The Falcons return home as they host the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. Atlanta is coming off a controversial 21-15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Late in the fourth quarter, Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is not off to the season that many anticipated the second-year player would have. Over the Falcons first four games of the season, Pitts has been used sparingly in the offense. He has been targeted 22 times so far but has caught just 10 passes for 150 receiving yards. […]

The Atlanta Falcons Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks represents a winnable game for the team after two heartbreaking losses to start the season. Ahead of Falcons-Seahawks, we’ll make a few bold Falcons predictions. The Falcons season is fascinating through two games. In Week 1, the team built up a 26-10 lead only to […]

Week 1 of the NFL season started off in a big way. Many of the faces of the NFL put on huge performances. But several rookies shocked the league while holding their own in the first week. Ranging from first-round picks to late-round gems, multiple rookies had themselves a day. Here are the five best […]

Drake London fully participated in Atlanta Falcons practice on Monday, per Joe Patrick. Patrick did add that it was an unpadded practice which consisted mainly of walkthroughs. Nevertheless, London’s participation is a great sign for the Falcons. London left a Falcons preseason game with a concerning injury a few weeks ago. Fortunately, the young receiver […]