Drake London injury update: Falcons star questionable to return vs. Cowboys with hip ailment | Sporting News Canada

The Falcons drove down the field against a vulnerable Cowboys defense in the first quarter Sunday, putting points on the board with a Drake London touchdown. But an injury to London quickly dealt a blow to Atlanta’s momentum. 

London exited after injuring his hip on the touchdown catch, thinning a Falcons receiving corps that leans heavily on the third-year WR’s production.

London entered Sunday on pace for his first 1,000-yard receiving season with 525 yards and five touchdowns through eight games for a surging Falcons offense. 

Here are the latest updates on London’s status after he exited against Dallas. 

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Drake London injury update

London left Sunday’s game with a hip injury and was listed as questionable to return.

Falcons WR Drake London injured his hip and is now questionable to return today.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2024

The injury occurred on the touchdown catch in the first quarter, as London landed hard on his side. He was seen working out on a sideline bike after the injury, indicating the issue isn’t especially serious and a return to the game is possible. 

Kirk to London for the @AtlantaFalcons TD!

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— NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2024

London has missed only one game since entering the NFL in 2022. He’s emerged as a staple of a Falcons offense that has taken a major step forward with Kirk Cousins at quarterback this season. The USC product is Atlanta’s leader in targets, receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in 2024. 

Darnell Mooney and Ray-Ray McCloud have been featured heavily in the Falcons’ passing game this season and figure to be Cousins’ top wide receivers next to TE Kyle Pitts as long as London is on the sidelines.