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The Atlanta Falcons fought hard but ultimately suffered a 23-20 Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. To make matters worse, it appears Drake London suffered an injury during the contest. Reports indicate that London, who is 24 years old, suffered a shoulder injury during the game, according to beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter. […]

Heading into the 2025 fantasy football season, wide receivers remain one of the most dynamic yet challenging positions to draft wisely. While many elite players will perform to or exceed expectations, several receivers are currently being drafted higher than their projected value suggests. This article highlights five wide receivers whose 2025 Average Draft Positions (ADP) […]

The Atlanta Falcons are hoping to end their nearly decade-long playoff drought this season under the direction of Michael Penix Jr., who took over at quarterback down the stretch of last year. Atlanta also has one of the league’s most talented young wide receivers in Drake London, who emerged as a legitimate star during last […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off an NFL Draft where most people are high on what they did, and the work doesn’t stop there for them. The next step was to make sure their current key players are locked in for the long haul, and they made the necessary moves to do that with Drake […]

In addition to their overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers to close out their season, two members of the Atlanta Falcons also took losses in their wallets, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported. Wide receiver Drake London was hit with a $11,255 fine for taunting after catching a touchdown pass at the end of the first […]

The Atlanta Falcons are still alive in the NFC South playoff hunt. Atlanta suffered a brutal overtime loss against Washington on Sunday night which makes their chances of winning the division much lower. However, there is still a path for the Falcons to win the division and make the postseason next week. Falcons fans also […]

As the Atlanta Falcons face the Washington Commanders this Sunday, they look to have their top pass-catching option wide receiver Drake London available as he deals with a knee injury. While London’s injury didn’t appear to be serious, he told reporters Thursday that he is “fine” according to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi. The 23-year-old would leave […]

The Atlanta Falcons got an important win against the New York Giants in Week 16, but one of their key offensive players went down. Drake London didn’t finish the game after suffering a hamstring injury, and with a big matchup coming up in Week 17 against the Washington Commanders, the hope is that he can […]

The Atlanta Falcons scored a big win on Sunday, as they took down the New York Giants in Michael Penix Jr.’s debut as a starter in the NFL. However, it was not all good news for Atlanta in its 34-7 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as the Falcons saw their top downfield weapon leave the game […]

When the Atlanta Falcons take on the New York Giants in Week 16, rookie Michael Penix will be replacing Kirk Cousins under center. But for star wide receiver Drake London, he won’t even notice the difference. It certainly won’t be the same catching passes from Penix compared to Cousins. But as long as London is […]

It was a rough outing for Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Kirk Cousins as he threw four interceptions in the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday afternoon, 17-13. Despite the Falcons having their full offense active, Cousins would struggle as he would clear the air if there was a possible injury he was nursing. […]

The Atlanta Falcons will have their top wide receiver on the field in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Drake London made an appearance on Atlanta’s injury report on Thursday as a limited practice participant with a hip pointer that dates back to Week 10; however, head coach Raheem Morris announced London will play, […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the NFL’s major success stories in the first half of the season. Quarterback Kirk Cousins has given the offense a lift with his accuracy and big-play ability and wide receivers Darnell Mooney and Drake London have exceeded expectations. Falcons WR Drake London, listed as questionable for Sunday due […]

Riding a two-game win streak, the Atlanta Falcons will face the New Orleans Saints on the road in Week 10. As the Falcons look to make it a three-game win streak, having Drake London on the field would certainly give the offense a boost. Heading into the matchup, London is officially listed as questionable via team […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had a wonderful first half of the 2024 NFL season. Atlanta is 6-3 heading into Week 10 and has a two-game advantage in the NFC South standings. The Kirk Cousins experience seems to be going well in Atlanta as they’ve finally taken over their weak division. However, one Falcons player believes […]

The Atlanta Falcons got a huge win against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9, and they did it without their top receiver for most of the game. Drake London scored a touchdown in the first quarter, injured his hip, and was ruled out for the rest of the game. There may have been concerns about […]

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons hit the field for a game against a desperate Dallas Cowboys team looking to get back to .500 on the season, while Atlanta was looking to push their own record to an impressive 6-3. The Falcons went down early in this game 3-0 but quickly responded with an impressive drive […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a prime opportunity in NFL Week 7 to solidify themselves as one of the elite teams in the league. Instead, they delivered arguably their worst performance of the season, losing to the Seattle Seahawks 34-17. This marked Atlanta’s second consecutive lopsided game after a stretch of five straight one-score contests, though […]

Perhaps the Atlanta Falcons are flying a little too high. But quarterback Kirk Cousins seems to be getting the job done. That’s true even though Drake London roasted him for giving off “dad vibes,” according to The Rich Eisen Show. “That’s what we love Kirk for,” London said. “He’s just a dad at the end […]

Three words have accompanied Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throughout his successful NFL career: “You like that?” Falcons receiver Drake London also tried to channel Cousins with his own impression. Drake London poses a question for Falcons fans. pic.twitter.com/U0TS1frwj4 — Ken Sugiura (@ksugiuraajc) October 4, 2024 Cousins got the chance to shout his iconic catchphrase […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London has been fined by the NFL for actions during his team’s Week Two comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving him with a considerably lighter wallet today. Late in regulation, quarterback Kirk Cousins led a six-play scoring drive which culminated with the game-tying touchdown pass to London. His excitement […]

Falcons coach Raheem Morris spoke to the media following the team’s nail-biting Week 2 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, where wide receiver Drake London became the center of attention after a post-touchdown celebration that led to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. London’s game-winning catch was the highlight of the night, but his celebration — mimicking the […]

The Atlanta Falcons made some major moves a few weeks ago when they added Matthew Judon and Justin Simmons to the team, bolstering their defense for the upcoming season. Earlier in the offseason, the Falcons went all-in on offense, signing Kirk Cousins and Darnell Mooney, and trading for Rondale Moore. In the first round of […]

The name of the game in fantasy football is workload, and drafting the right wide receivers relies on a steady diet of touches. Factoring into the passing attack of an offense is good and all, but being the main target or having a large enough target share that makes you fantasy relevant is an important […]

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 […]