London is positioned to benefit from improved quarterback play going forward, with Kirk Cousins (Achilles) having officially inked a four-year deal worth up to $180 million with the Falcons on Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports. London has sketched solid behind-the-scenes metrics in each of his first two pro seasons, but while having to endure a combination of Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke under center, the 2022 first-round pick has also failed to record a 1,000-yard receiving campaign yet. He finished his rookie season with a 72-866-4 line while playing all 17 games, and 2023 with a 69-905-2 line in one less contest. Even coming off an Achilles tear at 35 years old, Cousins promises reliable passing production, with London, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson as his go-to playmakers, in addition to recent addition Darnell Mooney. Cousins threw for 4,000-plus passing yards in seven of his last eight seasons from 2015-22, and regularly hovered around the 30-touchdown range. Considering his improved situation, London figures to be a popular breakout candidate in 2024 fantasy drafts, one who it wouldn't be surprising to see come off the board top-10 at his position.
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London is positioned to benefit from improved quarterback play going forward, with Kirk Cousins (Achilles) having officially inked a four-year deal worth up to $180 million with the Falcons on Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports. London has sketched solid behind-the-scenes metrics in each of his first two pro seasons, but while having to endure a combination of Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke under center, the 2022 first-round pick has also failed to record a 1,000-yard receiving campaign yet. He finished his rookie season with a 72-866-4 line while playing all 17 games, and 2023 with a 69-905-2 line in one less contest. Even coming off an Achilles tear at 35 years old, Cousins promises reliable passing production, with London, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson as his go-to playmakers, in addition to recent addition Darnell Mooney. Cousins threw for 4,000-plus passing yards in seven of his last eight seasons from 2015-22, and regularly hovered around the 30-touchdown range. Considering his improved situation, London figures to be a popular breakout candidate in 2024 fantasy drafts, one who it wouldn't be surprising to see come off the board top-10 at his position.
Impressive working with Ridder
London comfortably led the Falcons in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon while working with Desmond Ridder as his quarterback for a full game for the first time since Week 7. London's yardage total was his highest since Week 6 and second best of the season, but the entire Atlanta air attack faces a tough matchup against the Jets' stingy secondary on the road in Week 13.
Hopeful for Week 10 return
London sat out this past Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Vikings after he was unable to practice all week, but he looks like he's trending toward a return to the lineup Week 10. The wideout's practice activity will still warrant monitoring in the coming days to ensure he's on a path to play in Arizona.
Won't play against Vikings
London was unable to practice throughout the week after hurting his groin in the 28-23 Week 8 loss to Tennessee. With London out, new starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke will have Van Jefferson and Mack Hollins as his top two wide receivers, with tight end Kyle Pitts possibly set for a larger role in the passing game as well. London's next chance to play will come in Week 10 against the Cardinals.
Suffers groin injury Sunday
London had a 21-yard connection with backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke in the third quarter, but the wide receiver took a hard hit from two Titans defenders and immediately made his way to the sideline, where he was tended to by trainers. At the time he exited the contest, London had five catches (on seven targets) for 55 yards.
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2023 Regular Season
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receiving
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Date
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Opp
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Result
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REC
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TGTS
|
YDS
|
AVG
|
TDS
|
LNG
|
YAC
|
1/7
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L 17-48
|
4
|
9
|
41
|
10.3
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0
|
21
|
14
|
|
12/31
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L 17-37
|
4
|
10
|
56
|
14
|
0
|
22
|
8
|
|
12/24
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W 29-10
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3
|
4
|
39
|
13
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0
|
19
|
7
|
|
12/17
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L 7-9
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2
|
3
|
24
|
12
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0
|
13
|
2
|
|
12/10
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L 25-29
|
10
|
11
|
172
|
17.2
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0
|
45
|
22
|
|
12/3
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W 13-8
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1
|
5
|
8
|
8
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0
|
8
|
1
|
|
11/26
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W 24-15
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5
|
7
|
91
|
18.2
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0
|
29
|
32
|
|
11/12
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L 23-25
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3
|
4
|
36
|
12
|
0
|
18
|
3
|
|
10/29
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L 23-28
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5
|
7
|
55
|
11
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0
|
21
|
11
|
|
10/22
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W 16-13
|
6
|
7
|
54
|
9
|
0
|
15
|
23
|
|
10/15
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L 16-24
|
9
|
12
|
125
|
13.9
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0
|
32
|
23
|
|
10/8
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W 21-19
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6
|
9
|
78
|
13
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0
|
32
|
16
|
|
10/1
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L 7-23
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3
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7
|
28
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9.3
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1
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15
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3
|
|
9/24
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L 6-20
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2
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6
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31
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15.5
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0
|
28
|
3
|
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9/17
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W 25-24
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6
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8
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67
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11.2
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1
|
24
|
20
|
|
9/10
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W 24-10
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0
|
1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Regular Season Totals |
69
|
110
|
905
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11.7
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2
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45
|
188
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