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Key things to know about Chargers’ Week 13 opponent: Falcons

Here are some important things to know about the Falcons ahead of the Week 13 matchup with the Chargers.

The Chargers are on the road to face the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 10:00 a.m. PT.

To get you prepped for the Week 13 bout, here are a few key things to know about Los Angeles’ opponent ahead of the matchup.

How things are going…

The Falcons are 6-5 on the season. They’re in first place in the NFC South.

Prolific passing offense

The Falcons made an offseason move to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins, which has seemed to pay dividends. Atlanta ranks No. 5 in passing offense, averaging 243.6 yards per game. They’re eighth in yards per play (7.8). Cousins’ top targets, Darnell Mooney and Drake London, have over 700 receiving yards.

Beware of Bijan

Running back Bijan Robinson is another skill player the Chargers need to account for at all times. Robinson is good on the ground and can catch the ball. He has over 1,000 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns.

Not so good on the other side of the ball

The Falcons have struggled on defense this season. They’re allowing 24.9 points per game, which ranks 25th. Atlanta is 19th against the run and 26th against the pass. The Falcons have ten sacks through 11 games, the fewest in the league.

Look out for…

Robinson. The Chargers struggled to stop the run last week against the Ravens, and they will have a tall task against Robinson, who has proven to be electric on the ground.

Trojans in the NFL brought their A-games in Week 11

Tuli Tuipulotu and Amon-Ra St. Brown were the best of the best for USC in the NFL this past weekend. Trojans are showing out on the pro football stage.

On Saturday, the current USC team took care of business against Nebraska, holding on for a 28-20 victory. On Sunday, numerous former USC players showed out for their respective NFL teams. Let’s take a look at some of the top performances by Trojans in the NFL from Week 11.

Amon-Ra St. Brown

The Detroit Lions’ superstar wide receiver caught 11 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns in his team’s 52-6 blowout of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Talk about a monster day.

Tuli Tuipulotu

In a primetime showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals, the Los Angeles Chargers’ young defensive lineman was more than ready for the moment. Tuli Tuipulotu had 1.5 sacks of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in a 34-27 LA win.

Sam Darnold

After a few rough weeks, Darnold bounced back on Sunday. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback completed 20 of his 32 pass attempts for 246 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-13 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Jordan Addison

On the receiving end of one of Darnold’s TDs was Jordan Addison. The second year wideout caught three passes for 61 yards and a score in Minnesota’s win.

Drake London

It was a rough afternoon for the Atlanta Falcons, who suffered a 38-6 blowout loss to the Broncos in Denver. But London still had a solid day, catching three passes for 61 yards.

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Falcons injury report: Latest updates on Drake London, Kyle Pitts

Falcons injury report: Updates on Drake London, Kyle Pitts following Thursday’s practice

On Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their second practice ahead of this weekend’s NFC South showdown against the New Orleans Saints.

The Falcons listed nine players, including wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts, on the team’s Thursday injury report. London (hip) and Pitts (hamstring) were limited for the second consecutive day.

Outside linebacker Matthew Judon returned after missing Wednesday’s practice due to illness. Inside linebacker JD Bertrand was absent once again due to a concussion.

Defensive lineman Grady Jarrett was also limited with an Achilles strain. Check out Atlanta’s full Thursday injury report below.

Falcons Week 10 injury report:

Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status
Drew Dalman Ankle FP FP FP QUEST.
Troy Andersen Knee FP FP FP   —
Drake London Hip LP LP LP QUEST.
Kyle Pitts Hamstring LP LP FP   —
James Smith-Williams Tibia LP LP DNP   —
Chris Lindstrom Knee LP LP FP   —
Grady Jarrett Achilles LP LP FP   —
JD Bertrand Concussion DNP DNP DNP OUT
Matthew Judon Illness DNP FP FP   —

Drake London injury update:

London was injured during the team’s Week 9 win over the Cowboys. Despite sitting out for the final three quarters due to a hip pointer, London has practiced the last two days. This undoubtedly increases his chances to play in Week 10.

Kyle Pitts injury update:

Pitts was limited for the second day in a row due to a hamstring injury. The fourth-year tight end has been dealing with a hamstring issue throughout the season, so it may just be precautionary.

Chris Lindstrom injury update:

Lindstrom, who’s battling a knee injury, was limited again on Thursday. The Pro Bowl guard would be a huge loss if he can’t play against the Saints on Sunday.

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Falcons injury news: Drake London status update for Week 10

Falcons injury news: Drake London status update for Week 10

The Atlanta Falcons sustained a few injuries during Sunday’s 27-21 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Two key players exited the game and did not return.

Wide receiver Drake London injured his hip during a first-quarter touchdown reception, then defensive lineman Grady Jarrett suffered an Achilles injury in the second half.

While Jarrett said his injury wasn’t serious, fans have yet to get a real update on London’s status going into Week 10. According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rappaport, London is dealing with a hip pointer, which isn’t believed to be a long-term issue.

Head coach Raheem Morris addressed London’s injury during his Monday press conference, saying the wide receiver was day to day entering Week 10.

London finished Sunday’s game with two catches for 27 yards and one touchdown. The Falcons will hope to get their No. 1 wideout back in time for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.

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Drake London and Amon-Ra St. Brown both broke out the viral TD celebration from Incarnate Word’s Jalen Walthall

The start of a new celebration trend?

They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery. So, with that in mind, Incarnate Word wide receiver Jalen Walthall should be pumped to see his celebration make multiple appearances on NFL Sunday.

The junior receiver at the FCS school went viral on Saturday for celebrating his 50-yard touchdown grab with a headstand that rolled into a somersault of sorts. It was creative enough for Walthall’s celebration to get picked up on prominent sports accounts all over social media. And some NFL receivers clearly took notice when it came to Week 9’s games.

It happened twice!

First, Falcons receiver Drake London broke out the celebration after his catch against the Cowboys. London was hurt on the touchdown grab but still managed to do the celebration before leaving the game.

In the late slate, Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown did his version of the celebration after a touchdown against the Packers.

We could be looking at the start of a new celebration trend.

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Falcons WR Drake London injured in first half vs. Cowboys

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is questionable to return against the Dallas Cowboys.

UPDATE: London has been ruled out for the remainder of game.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is questionable to return against the Dallas Cowboys after he suffered a hip injury late in the first quarter of Sunday’s contest.

London suffered a hit from a Dallas defender that sent him to the blue medical tent, and when he exited, he was seen talking to trainers with no helmet on as the offense returned to the field.

The third-year wide receiver is currently riding the bike on the sideline trying to loosen up. The Falcons will certainly hope he can get back into the fold after he was on a roll for the offense before being forced to the sideline.

London has reeled in a pair of receptions for 27 yards so far in this game with the only touchdown of the contest. Atlanta currently leads Dallas, 7-3, at the top of the second quarter.

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NFL analyst impressed by Falcons offense, wide receiver Drake London

NFL analyst impressed by Falcons offensive play-calling, wide receiver Drake London..

It took a few weeks but the Atlanta Falcons’ investment in quarterback Kirk Cousins has started to pay off. The team has won three consecutive games over division opponents largely due to an offensive resurgence.

Over the last three weeks, the Falcons have averaged 33.3 points and 429.3 yards per contest. Cousins’ ability to spread the ball around paired with offensive coordinator Zac Robinson‘s use of motion has opened things up for the team’s playmakers.

Wide receiver Drake London has come on strong with 24 catches for 292 and two touchdowns during Atlanta’s three-game winning streak. London is on pace for 1,212 yards receiving yards, which would be the first 1,000-yard season of his career.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger has been impressed with the Falcons offense and London specifically. Baldinger shared a film breakdown that showed how the team was able to get London open against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6:

“This Drake London has a creativity to his routes and how they use him, which seems a little different because of his size,” said Baldinger as he showed a highlight of London beating press coverage in the red zone by using an inside spin move and then boxing out the defensive back.

“Like right here, he’s got Jaycee Horn on him. He’s trying to press him right here. You just don’t often see that pivot right there. Now he’s got Jaycee Horn on his back like it’s low-post basketball.”

Baldinger went on to compliment Atlanta’s route combinations and praise London’s run-blocking ability. The third-year receiver has 38 catches for 428 yards and four touchdowns in six games this season.

The Falcons will need their offense to step up in Week 7 to keep pace with the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks have an elite wide receiver of their own in DK Metcalf. Plus, Seattle’s run game is no joke with Kenneth Walker and a young stable of backs.

Check out Atlanta’s latest injury report and depth chart entering Sunday’s game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald gives updates for Murphy, Woolen and Lucas

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald gives updates for Murphy, Woolen and Lucas

The Seattle Seahawks need to find a way to end this losing streak they are on, and their first opportunity to do so will come on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Seattle’s defense has been brutalized on and off the field for the last three weeks, mainly due to injuries sustained at key positions.

On Wednesday, head coach Mike Macdonald did offer some updates for a few of their top defensive players. The good news is it appears rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy II is going to return to practice, and Seattle needs him in a bad way. As for his cornerbacks, Tre Brown and Riq Woolen, it is a bit of a mixed bag. Sadly, there is no good news to be given for the ailing offensive line.

The Seahawks’ rush defense has once again collapsed into one of the worst in the league. New York and San Francisco bullied Seattle’s defensive front to embarrassing proportions. Having Murphy back into the lineup should give this unit a considerable boost.

Fingers are crossed Woolen can return to help slow down Atlanta’s efficient passing attack, led by quarterback Kirk Cousins and receiver Drake London.

As for the offensive line, no help is on the horizon for the worst in football.

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Drake London adds to Falcons’ first-half lead over Panthers

Drake London adds to Falcons’ first-half lead over Panthers with his fourth TD catch of the season

The Atlanta Falcons trailed 10-7 against the Carolina Panthers before the offense got hot in the second quarter. Atlanta took the lead with a Bijan Robinson touchdown run before Drake London added to it with his fourth touchdown of the season.

The offense took advantage of a tipped punt and penalty that gave them a short field. London’s second-quarter touchdown gave the Falcons a 22-10 lead.

Watch as the third-year wideout pulls in the football between multiple Panthers defenders, as shared by the team’s Twitter account below:

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Marshon Lattimore, Alontae Taylor both fined for ‘violent gestures’ vs. Falcons

Marshon Lattimore and Alontae Taylor were both fined for ‘violent gestures’ during last week’s game with the Falcons:

Two New Orleans Saints defensive backs were fined for committing unsportsmanlike conduct against the Atlanta Falcons last week. A league review found that Marshon Lattimore and Alontae Taylor made “violent gestures” with their hands.

Lattimore was cited for mimicking a firearm after Paulson Adebo intercepted Kirk Cousins with 4:59 left in the first quarter, which cost him $14,069. Taylor was fined $10,916 for the same thing about a minute earlier after he broke up a pass intended for Drake London. The difference is due to an NFL rule which requires these fines to be no more than  10% of the player’s weekly salary cap hit. Both players have the option to appeal.

If you’re curious about where the money collected in these fines goes, here’s the explanation from NFL Operations:

The fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.

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