The Atlanta Falcons will be without star receiver Drake London for a second straight game when they face New York Jets Sunday.
According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, London is out with a knee injury for week 13. He was previously listed as doubtful throughout the week.
London sustained the injury in week 11 during the Falcons’ overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. He played through the end of regulation and finished with seven receptions for 119 yards, but hurt his knee during the overtime period.
The Falcons chose not to place London on injured reserve, suggesting they expect him back in fewer than the four weeks required for an IR stint. He sat out Atlanta’s week 12 win over the New Orleans Saints. London still leads the team in every major receiving category with 60 catches for 810 yards and six touchdowns.
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 16: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Claudin Cherelus #53 of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Falcons Move Forward With Kirk Cousins at the Helm
The Falcons (4-7) are also without their QB1 as Michael Penix Jr. is out for the season and partially tearing his ACL in week 11. Penix had a lengthy injury before being drafted by the Falcons in the first round in 2024. He had two torn ACLs in his right knee during his college career (2018 and 2020), a fractured clavicle/sternoclavicular joint sprain in his right shoulder (2019), and a dislocated AC joint in his left shoulder (2021).
Instead, veteran Kirk Cousins will be under center for the Falcons. Cousins led the Falcons to victory week 12, but the game plan called for a heavy dose of the run game. Bijan Robinson ran for 70 yards on 14 carries and Tyler Allgeier racked up 44 yards on 12 rushes. Cousins finished the game 16-for-23 with 199 yards passing, two touchdowns and an interception.
GettyNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 23: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Cousins Says He is Ready for a Dog Fight
On Sunday, Cousins will be facing a top 10 passing defense and a 23rd ranked rush defense, so the Falcons are likely to lean on the run more often again. Cousins said he’s ready for whatever Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and defensive coordinator Steve Wilks throw at him.
“Another tough test in the NFL this week, going up to MetLife to play the Jets,” Cousins said this week. “I’ve played against Coach Glenn and Coach Wilks many times throughout my career, and it’s always been a dog fight. Always have had so much respect for what they’ll do schematically, and they keep you thinking all week long and then all game long.
“I think this is a defense that plays fast. They have speed in a lot of places and athleticism, and you feel it as you watch the tape and as you evaluate them. So, it’ll be a challenge for us. Good opportunity.
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