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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London suffered a groin injury during his team's loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. After that game, he was unable to practice heading into Week 9 and missed the first game of his NFL career.
With London out, the Falcons lost 31-28 to the Minnesota Vikings. Taylor Heinicke replaced Desmond Ridder as the starting quarterback for the team, but he didn't play well either. However, he will be their quarterback in their next game against the Arizona Cardinals.
The team needs a win desperately, or their chances of making the playoffs will diminish significantly. Will London play in Week 10 for the Falcons? Let's take a look at his injury update.
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Drake London Injury Update for Fantasy Football
As per reports, Drake London practiced with the team on Wednesday. However, he was limited, as the French didn't want to rush him back. Groin injuries are tough to deal with, but he will likely play on Sunday against the Cardinals.
In London's absence, quarterback Heinicke did spread the ball and tight end Jonu Smith finished with 100 receiving yards and a touchdown. London's presence will open more opportunities for the team if they want to rely on the passing game, but at this point, it's extremely tough to predict what Arthur Smith will do next week.
Apart from the USC product, wide receiver Mack Hollins is also listed as questionable to play in Week 10. We will get more clarity around their status as we edge further into the game.
Drake London Fantasy Football Outlook
In the eight games that he has played this season, Drake London has 37 receptions for 438 yards and has scored two touchdowns. He is averaging 54.8 receiving yards per game and 11.8 yards per reception.
The 6'4 wideout has played between 85 and 90% of total snaps on offense for his team in every game that he has played for them, apart from the one in which he got hurt.
We could see his role being limited in Week 10, and as a result, the fantasy managers should explore their options before starting in London this week. However, he is definitely worth considering as a flex option.
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