Drake London’s Potential Comeback Stuns Falcons Fans Ahead of Pivotal Clash with Buccaneers
The Atlanta Falcons find themselves in a tight spot as they prepare for a crucial Thursday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, following a lackluster performance against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14. With a short week ahead, the coaching staff and players are looking for a quick reset against a familiar rival.
Injury Report Dynamics
After not practicing on Monday, the Falcons provided only estimations on their injury report, leaving fans and analysts eager for more clarity. Tuesday’s session was merely a walk-through, with Wednesday slated to be the team’s only full-speed practice of the week. This practice is expected to shed light on the status of several key players.
Star wide receiver Drake London continues to dominate headlines as he battles back from a PCL injury that has sidelined him for the last three games. He was listed as a Did Not Participate (DNP) on both Monday and Tuesday’s reports. However, head coach Raheem Morris expressed cautious optimism regarding London’s recovery, labeling him as “day-to-day.”
“Drake [London] will be day-to-day now, a little bit better,” Morris stated on December 3rd. “Not quite there yet, still don’t know. And then yesterday, in the game, I don’t think there were any real issues. Most of the people came back who kind of left, and I really think that was the only thing that I would have from an injury standpoint right now.”
Other Injury Concerns
Adding to the Falcons’ injury concerns, defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus missed the game against Seattle due to a groin issue but showed signs of progress by being limited in Tuesday’s practice. Morris sounded optimistic about Dorlus’s condition, saying he was “feeling good” about the defender’s chances of returning.
A host of other players were also listed as limited in the injury report, including:
Guard Chris Lindstrom (foot)
Defensive lineman David Onyemata (foot)
Edge rusher Jalon Walker (quad)
Cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (neck)
Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (shoulder)
Tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (knee)
All of these players were active during Sunday’s game, although Walker missed the second half due to a quad bruise.
Looking Ahead
Linebacker Kaden Elliss, who had an elbow issue during the game but managed to return, was a full participant in practice for the second consecutive day, which is a positive sign for the Falcons’ defensive depth.
As the Falcons gear up for their Week 15 clash against the Buccaneers, the injury report will be closely monitored. With London’s potential return adding an intriguing twist to the matchup, fans are left guessing how the situation will unfold.
The Falcons will need all hands on deck as they seek to bounce back and reclaim a crucial win against their divisional rivals.
