Drake London Injury Update
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London suffered a left knee injury late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's heartbreaking 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 11, ruling him out for the extra period after a strong performance with seven catches for 119 yards. Tom Christ, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT (@FantasyInjuryT) shared on X that Drake London of the Falcons likely injured his knee on the last play before overtime, with his left tibia hitting the ground while the knee was in about 105-110 degrees of flexion.
The 24-year-old USC product went down awkwardly on a "sluggo" route attempt in the end zone during a critical third-and-4 play with 26 seconds left in regulation, as the Falcons trailed 24-21. He immediately grabbed his knee, limped off, and was seen in visible pain, heading straight to the locker room without putting weight on the leg.
Head coach Raheem Morris confirmed postgame that London was evaluated but offered no immediate severity details, saying, "We've got to see where the knee is at tomorrow." The injury compounded a tough night for Atlanta, as rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. also exited earlier with a reaggravated knee bone bruise from Week 8.
Encouraging early reports surfaced Monday morning: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport stated London is not believed to have a major knee issue, like an ACL tear, but he'll undergo an MRI and further testing in Atlanta to confirm. While he could miss 1-2 weeks, depending on results, potentially sidelining him for the Falcons' Week 12 matchup against the Saints, insiders like Adam Schefter suggest it's "not overly serious," easing fears of a season-ender.
London's quick-release routes and contested-catch prowess (leading the team with 52 receptions, 745 yards, and 5 TDs this year) make his status pivotal for a 5-6 Falcons squad desperate to snap a five-game skid and stay in NFC South contention.
Without him in OT, Atlanta leaned on Darnell Mooney (4 catches, 62 yards) and Kyle Pitts, but the offense sputtered, allowing Bryce Young to orchestrate Carolina's game-winning field goal drive. Fantasy owners, breathe: If tests clear, London could return by Week 13 vs. the Buccaneers. Falcons fans, monitor Tuesday's practice report his explosiveness is key to unlocking Penix's arm.
Disclaimer:
This article summarizes publicly available reports and credible media updates on Drake London’s injury. It is intended for informational purposes only and not as official confirmation from the Atlanta Falcons or the NFL. For verified medical evaluations, refer to official team statements or league communications.
