Drake London, Chris Lindstrom Questionable; Matthew Bergeron Out vs. Panthers
The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for their Week 11 matchup against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game is already raising concerns due to the injury status of key players.
Injury Updates Ahead of the Game
Drake London is among the significant names on the injury report. He missed practice on Wednesday due to an illness, but a back issue emerged later in the week. London was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday and is now classified as questionable for Sunday’s game.
- Drake London: Illness and back issue; questionable status.
In recent performances, London has showcased impressive stats. Since Michael Penix Jr.’s first career start last season, they have accumulated 1,034 receiving yards together, ranking second among NFL QB/WR combinations during that period. In the last two games, London has recorded 222 receiving yards on 15 catches, including four touchdowns.
Impact on Game Strategy
London’s usage in zone coverage is noteworthy. He has been targeted on 33.2% of his routes against zone coverage, marking the third-highest rate among wide receivers with at least 100 such routes. This is particularly relevant, as the Panthers have used zone coverage 84.8% of the time this season, the highest in the league.
Other Questionable Players
- Chris Lindstrom: Foot injury; game-time decision.
- Mike Hughes: Neck injury; game-time decision.
- Zach Harrison: Knee injury; game-time decision.
- Brandon Dorlus: Oblique injury; game-time decision.
Additionally, the Falcons have ruled out Matthew Bergeron and Leonard Floyd for the second consecutive week due to ankle and hamstring injuries, respectively. Dee Alford is also out due to a concussion sustained in last Sunday’s loss to the Colts.
Conclusion
As the Falcons get ready for their matchup against the Panthers, the injury statuses of Drake London and other players will be pivotal in determining the team’s performance. Fans will eagerly await updates as game day approaches.
