TL;DR
- Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London likely out for Week 13 with PCL sprain.
- London's knee injury from Week 11 has kept him sidelined for Week 12.
- Darnell Mooney will step up as the Falcons' top wide receiver.
- Mooney has a strong connection with QB Kirk Cousins.
The Atlanta Falcons are trending toward keeping wide receiver Drake London sidelined for Week 13's game.
London suffered a knee injury in Week 11 that forced his early exit from the contest. The injury was later diagnosed as a PCL sprain, which kept him out of Week 12 and leaves his status for Week 13 up in the air.
Falcons coach Raheem Morris strongly indicated on Wednesday that London will likely miss Week 13, classifying the Falcons' wide receiver as doubtful.
"Falcons coach Raheem Morris just said that he thinks WR Drake London is 'doubtful' for the Jets," D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
Given the diagnosis, it's unsurprising that London is leaning towards another period of rest, as the injury he sustained frequently requires several weeks to heal. Initial indications pointed to him potentially being sidelined for more than a single contest.
With London sidelined again, Darnell Mooney will serve as Atlanta's No. 1 wideout.
Mooney's season has been a letdown, yet he showed significant improvement in Week 11, recording three receptions for 74 yards and a single touchdown.
Mooney's stock saw an instant surge after quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Suffered a season-ending injury was substituted by Veteran Kirk Cousins.
In 2024, Mooney and Cousins demonstrated a powerful connection, with Mooney achieving 992 receiving yards and five touchdowns, marking the second-best and best receiving totals of his career, respectively.
Given his strong rapport with Cousins and London's absence, Mooney's future performance could be significantly enhanced.
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