Drake London is expected to start in Week 11 against the Panthers
The The Atlanta Falcons (3-6) will host the Carolina Panthers (5-5). for a hugely important week 11 division matchup. The Falcons are desperate to snap a four-game losing streak and gain a lead in the NFC South.
Atlanta wide receiver Drake Londonwho was listed as doubtful due to illness and back problems, is expected to playaccording to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. London missed practice entirely on Wednesday but participated in a limited capacity in the next two days.
So far this season, London has caught 53 passes for 691 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 13.0 yards per reception. He has topped 100 receiving yards in four of his last five games and has been targeted 85 times, which ranks him fourth in the NFL in receiving touchdowns. Over the past four to five weeks, he has made 37 receptions for 532 yards and six scores.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., in his first year as the Falcons’ starter, threw for 1,807 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions, completing 58.8% of his passes while averaging 225.9 yards per game. Penix has relied heavily on London, with the wideout providing a reliable target game after game. Atlanta’s backfield, led by Bian Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, also contributed, with Robinson rushing for 679 yards and two touchdowns while adding 467 receiving yards and two more scores. Allgeier has 270 yards and six touchdowns.
The Falcons juggled yardage through the air and on the ground (211.4 and 119.3, respectively), but finding the end zone was a slippery slope at 18.7 points per outing. Their defense stood like hawks against the pass, surrendering a league-leading 162.3 yards rushing, but porous on the ground (146.4 yards rushing) while giving up 23.2 points per game.
Sunday’s action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will begin at 1:00 PM ET.
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