Drake London was active for the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers but remained without a catch, continuing his slow start to the 2026 NFL season. The wide receiver has been limited to just six catches for 80 yards through two games, a drought tied closely to the struggles at quarterback.
Cooper Rush’s performance in the first two weeks left little room for London to make an impact. Despite hopes that Michael Penix Jr.’s return under center would revive the Falcons’ passing game, London’s production stalled again Thursday night. While Penix is back in the lineup, his play still hasn’t sparked a turnaround for the offense or London’s receiving numbers.
The Falcons’ passing woes have been evident early this season, with London bearing the brunt of the offense’s difficulties. The quarterback changes haven’t translated into improved chemistry or opportunities for the wideout, whose role remains a focal point for Atlanta’s offense. Penix’s rustiness has been noted, but no significant improvement emerged in Thursday’s game.
The Falcons kicked off their Week 3 matchup on September 24 at 8:15 p.m., streamed on Amazon Prime Video, facing off against the Packers. London’s inactive receiving stats so far stand out amid a broader pattern of offensive struggles for Atlanta.
Elsewhere in the NFL, injury updates and suspensions have shaped Week 3 lineups. San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk faced punishment from the NFL for a celebration, while the Los Angeles Rams’ Puka Nacua’s status remains uncertain due to injury. The New Orleans Saints added running back Travis Etienne to their injury report with a hamstring problem. Buffalo Bills receiver DJ Moore is reportedly on track to play this week after a recent injury concern.
The week’s schedule features a full slate of games, including Sunday matchups like the Tennessee Titans at New York Giants and Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins, with Philadelphia Eagles facing Chicago Bears on Monday night.
London’s status as active but unproductive leaves questions about how the Falcons will adjust their passing game moving forward. For now, the receiver remains on the field but without the catches that could shift momentum in Atlanta’s favor.
According to Yahoo Sports.