Will Drake London Play Tonight vs. Buccaneers? Latest Injury Update for Thursday Night Football

We're breaking down the latest Drake London injury update with the Falcons star dealing with a knee injury.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs with the ball as we break down the latest Drake London injury update for Thursday Night Football.
Pictured: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs with the ball as we break down the latest Drake London injury update for Thursday Night Football. Photo by Brett Davis / Imagn Images.
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Will Drake London play tonight? While it looked like the Atlanta Falcons star could return this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football (8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video), he's officially listed as out and won't play tonight at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Here's a look at the latest Drake London injury update and how it affects our NFL Week 15 predictions.


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After suffering a knee injury in a Week 11 loss to the Carolina Panthers, London has been sidelined each of the last three weeks for the Falcons. That'll continue tonight as he misses his fourth consecutive game with that PCL sprain.

London still hasn't practiced since he went down with that knee injury on Nov. 16, and while Falcons head coach Raheem Morris called London "day-to-day" earlier in the week, the team ruled out London on Wednesday ahead of tonight's matchup with the Buccaneers.

London was having a career year before his injury, hauling in 60 receptions for 810 yards and six touchdowns in just nine games. His yards per game (90), yards per reception (13.5), and catch rate (63.8%) are all career-high marks for the fourth-year wideout, who will look to make his return next week against the Arizona Cardinals.

There's a chance we don't see London for the rest of the season with the Falcons already eliminated from playoff contention. Without him, Atlanta will rely on tight end Kyle Pitts - the team's leading receiver outside of London - and wide receiver Darnell Mooney tonight against a Buccaneers defense allowing the sixth-most passing yards per game (237.8).


How to watch Thursday Night Football: Falcons vs. Buccaneers

  • Date: Thursday, Dec. 11
  • Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
  • Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
  • TV: Prime Video

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