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Falcons top two receiving targets on track to play against Vikings

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Chase Irle | Last updated Sep 10, 2025 1:31 PM ET

Drake London exited in the fourth quarter of the Falcons Week 1 contest against the Bucs with a shoulder injury. After the game, he was ruled day-to-day, but he returned to the practice field on Wednesday, and head coach Raheem Morris says he expects London to play against the Vikings.

Morris says he expects Drake London to play this weekend. #Falcons

— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) September 10, 2025

Drake London was a breakout start last season, emerging as a legitimate top-ten receiver in the game. He caught 100 balls for 1,271 yards and was even more efficient once Michael Penix Jr. took over as the starting quarterback for the final three games of the season. Getting him back for a very tough matchup in Minnesota is a massive development.

Additionally, the Falcons hope to have Darnell Mooney on the field against the Vikings. He was a game-time decision for Week 1 and was ultimately ruled out, but like London, he looks to be on track to playing on Sunday night.

Falcons WRs Drake London & Darnell Mooney are both practicing today, per HC Raheem Morris. pic.twitter.com/0rZmja3HZ8

— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) September 10, 2025