It has been two weeks since we’ve seen Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London take the field for his team.
London sustained a knee injury in Week 11 that has forced him to miss the last two games. London’s injury was later diagnosed as a PCL strain.
As we turn the page to Week 14, when the Falcons will take on the Seattle Seahawks, we’re hoping that London’s absence will end this week.
Here’s what we know about London’s chances of suiting up on Sunday.
Will Drake London return in Week 14?
THURSDAY UPDATE: London did not take part in practice once again on Thursday and remains firmly on track to sit out in Week 14.
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: According to Will McFadden of AtlantaFalcons.com, head coach Raheem Morris said London won’t practice on Wednesday, but he will do some work off to the side and is still considered day to day.
“Raheem Morris says Drake London won’t be doing ‘practice stuff’ today, but that he will do some running off to the side with trainers. Said he still maintains the ‘day-to-day’ label,” McFadden reported.
The fact London isn’t practicing is a bad sign for his chances of playing in Week 14, but on the flip side he does seem to at least be making progress, which leaves the door open for him to return.
END OF UPDATE
London’s status for Sunday hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it looks like he’s trending toward playing.
On Monday, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris stated that London is now day to day, which is an upgrade from last week when he was considered week to week.
Morris also said he believes that London “certainly has a chance” to play in Week 14.
“Certainly has a chance. We’ll need to see him move around a little bit this week,” Morris said.
With the Falcons all but eliminated from postseason contention, there is zero reason to rush London back. Knowing that, London likely won’t play if he’s anything less than 100%.
The next update on London’s status will come on Wednesday, when the Falcons put out their first injury report of the week.
If London so much as logs a limited practice, that will be an upgrade and a good sign for his chances of suiting up.
