"The gold standard and the player the Falcons have to hold on to in this group. London missed more than one game for the first time in his NFL career, but he was otherwise exactly the caliber of player he's long been for Atlanta. He flirted with 1,000 yards in just 12 games, averaged a career-high 13.5 yards per reception, and scored seven touchdowns as a matchup nightmare in the slot and generally difficult to defend receiver with underrated, speed, sticky hands, and terrific size."
"In just four season, London has rocketed up to 10th on the team's all-time receiving yards list and 13th in receiving touchdowns despite having Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke, end-stage Kirk Cousins, and a still-improving Michael Penix Jr. as his quarterbacks over that span. So long as he's healthy and the Falcons have a good gameplan and capable quarterbacking, London should eat, and he's the obvious WR1 for this team for the foreseeable future."
Drake London was very good for the Atlanta Falcons in 2025 despite missing five games. Darnell Mooney suffered injury, returned, and performed well below his prior level. Ray-Ray McCloud produced minimal output and reacted poorly to the firing of wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard before his release. The rest of the roster combined for only 37 receptions, about 400 yards, and two touchdowns, with David Sills accounting for 18 catches, 191 yards, and both scores. The wide receiver room requires sweeping changes, especially with a new offensive-minded head coach. London remains the clear WR1 when healthy and with competent quarterbacking.
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