Drake London WR ATL (5) Sun 10/29/23 3:32 PM
Drake London
WR ATL (5)
London sustained a groin injury during Sunday's game in Tennessee, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
London had a 21-yard connection with backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke in the third quarter, but the wide receiver took a hard hit from two Titans defenders and immediately made his way to the sideline, where he was tended to by trainers. At the time he exited the contest, London had five catches (on seven targets) for 55 yards.
Drake London WR ATL (5) Sun 10/22/23 7:43 PM
Drake London
WR ATL (5)
London caught six of seven targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Buccaneers.
EDGE Analysis
London led the Falcons in targets, catches and receiving yards. Three of his four highest yardage totals have come in the last three games, a span in which London has racked up 21 catches on 28 targets for 257 yards. London had a third-quarter catch that was the subject of a fascinating review, as he had the ball come out while flipping through the air near the sideline and reaching for the goal line. It was ultimately determined that London's hand grazed the grass out of bounds, marking him down at the 1-yard line and narrowly avoiding a potential fumble for a touchback. Atlanta's 2022 first-round draft pick is the clear No. 1 option in the passing game heading into a Week 8 matchup with a Tennessee defense that's been more vulnerable through the air than on the ground.
Drake London WR ATL (5) Sun 10/15/23 4:25 PM
Drake London
WR ATL (5)
London caught nine of 12 targets for 125 yards during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.
EDGE Analysis
London set season highs in targets, receptions and yards. Over the last two weeks, the second-year wideout has secured 15 passes for 203 yards and appears to be picking up speed after a slow start to the campaign. However, his overall production has still been inconsistent, and he faces a decent pass defense in Tampa Bay next week. As a rookie, London caught six of eight targets for 120 yards during the Falcons' Week 18 win over a Buccaneers squad that was resting most of its regulars.
Drake London WR ATL (5) Sun 10/8/23 6:46 PM
Drake London
WR ATL (5)
London brought in six of nine targets for 78 yards and completed his only pass attempt for 22 yards in the Falcons' 21-19 win over the Texans on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The talented second-year wideout finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets for the Falcons on the afternoon. London's catch total also tied for his best through his first five games, while his receiving yardage and targets were both season highs. For good measure, the wideout was involved in a trick play in the first quarter that resulted in a 22-yard pass completion to Jonnu Smith. London will aim to build on the encouraging performance in a Week 6 home matchup versus the Commanders.
Drake London WR ATL (5) Sun 10/1/23 1:22 PM
Drake London
WR ATL (5)
London caught three of seven targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Jaguars.
EDGE Analysis
After hauling in a 15-yard strike from Desmond Ridder on the Falcons' first possession of the second half, London very nearly caught a second score in the fourth quarter but couldn't get a second foot down at the back of the end zone. The second-year wideout scored only four TDs in 17 games as a rookie, so his red-zone usage early in 2023 is encouraging; however, his target volume and the erratic play of Ridder have put a firm ceiling on London's fantasy value so far. He could have a hard time breaking out in Week 5 against a Texans defense that's been easier to beat on the ground than through the air.
Drake London WR ATL (5) Sun 9/24/23 4:28 PM
Drake London
WR ATL (5)
London caught two of six targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss versus Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
London finished fourth on the team in targets and third in receiving yards. It was certainly a disappointing performance after the wideout submitted a 6-67-1 line versus Jaire Alexander and the Packers in Week 2. You can't blame this effort on Atlanta's run-heavy scheme, as Desmond Ridder attempted 38 passes. London's skill set is up there with the elite pass catchers in the NFL, but his usage hasn't been conducive to consistent production in fantasy.
Drake London WR ATL (5) Sun 9/17/23 4:47 PM
Drake London
WR ATL (5)
London caught six of seven targets for 67 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 25-24 win over the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
After getting blanked in the season opener, London quickly got on the board in Week 2 with a screen pass on Atlanta's first offensive play. The 2022 first-round pick found a groove after that. London beat Jaire Alexander for 22 yards on a third-and-15 in the second quarter and got the better of the All-Pro cornerback again late in the first half, securing a three-yard touchdown with just 16 seconds left. The wideout also bested Alexander for 24 yards on the first play of Atlanta's game-winning drive. It was clearly a huge bounce-back performance for London, especially given his matchup, but fantasy managers have to be cognizant of the Falcons' run-heavy offense moving forward.
Drake London WR ATL (5) Sun 9/10/23 4:49 PM
Drake London
WR ATL (5)
London failed to catch his only target during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
London was a non-factor, as Atlanta leaned heavily on the run. Desmond Ridder attempted just 18 passes and was sacked four times. Kyle Pitts led the team with 44 receiving yards (two receptions), while Bijan Robinson paced the squad with six receptions (27 yards). London remains a huge part of the Falcons' offense moving forward, but fantasy managers should be aware that coach Arthur Smith isn't going to force-feed pass catchers if the running game is working like it was versus Carolina.
Drake London WR ATL (5) Fri 8/18/23 11:17 PM
Drake London
WR ATL (5)
London recorded two receptions on three targets for 33 yards in Friday's 13-13 tie against the Bengals in preseason action.
EDGE Analysis
London played for one offensive drive but still made a significant impact. The highlight of his performance came on a long third down when Desmond Ridder lofted a ball down the left sideline that London out-jumped DJ Turner to haul in. London is in line to lead the Atlanta pass-catching corps alongside Kyle Pitts when the regular season kicks off against Carolina.
Drake London WR ATL (5) Sat 8/12/23 12:01 AM
Drake London
WR ATL (5)
London is expected to play in next Friday's preseason game against the Bengals, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Along with the rest of the Falcons' first-team offense, London didn't suit up for Friday's exhibition opener in Miami. That script will flip in preseason Week 2 as he prepares to build off a 72-866-4 line on 117 targets from his rookie 2022 campaign.