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Falcons Lose Drake London to Shoulder Sprain as Darnell Mooney Sits Week 1 Loss

London is day-to-day pending tests, leaving Atlanta to evaluate a thin receiver group for Week 2.

Sep 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) walks off the field after their loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Atlanta ruled Darnell Mooney inactive for the opener versus Tampa Bay due to the right-shoulder injury he suffered on July 24 during the first training-camp practice.
  • Mooney had returned in a limited capacity and was listed as questionable before inactives were released, with reports from Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter indicating he would not play.
  • Drake London sustained a right-shoulder sprain during the 23-20 loss and is considered day-to-day pending further evaluation, according to NFL Network.
  • London drew 15 targets and finished with eight receptions for 55 yards, while Michael Penix Jr. went 27-of-42 for 298 yards with a passing and a rushing touchdown.
  • With Mooney sidelined and London recovering, targets are expected to tilt toward Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson, with Ray-Ray McCloud III and KhaDarel Hodge among receivers who could see more snaps ahead of a Week 2 trip to Minnesota.