Drake London has been ruled out ahead of Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.
The Atlanta Falcons face the unenviable task of playing the Seattle Seahawks without No. 1 wide receiver Drake London in Week 14. London was ruled out after missing all three days of practice due to a knee injury.
The Falcons have been looking for answers at the wide receiver position in recent weeks. Both KhaDarel Hodge and Casey Washington were healthy scratches against the New York Jets in Week 13. Dylan Drummond took Hodge’s place, while practice squad wide receiver Deven Thompkins replaced Washington.
Head coach Raheem Morris said this was a performance-based decision, and it’s anyone’s guess as to who will start opposite Darnell Mooney on Sunday. For now, though, Hodge remains listed as London’s backup on the depth chart.
Starting defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus has also been ruled out for Week 14. Dorlus has a team-high six sacks this season. Former second-round pick Ruke Orhorhoro will replace Dorlus in the lineup against the Seahawks.
Check out the Falcons’ starting lineups for Week 14, including Pro Football Focus season grades for each player.
Falcons starting offense: Week 14QB Kirk Cousins.: 71.7RB Bijan Robinson: 83.7WR KhaDarel Hodge: 52.6WR Darnell Mooney: 53.0WR David Sills V: 51.2TE Kyle Pitts: 66.9LT Jake Matthews: 75.0LG Matthew Bergeron: 72.3C Ryan Neuzil: 76.6RG Chris Lindstrom: 84.0RT Elijah Wilkinson: 60.9Falcons starting defense: Week 14EDGE Leonard Floyd.: 65.9DL Ruke Orhorhoro: 40.4DL David Onyemata: 72.2EDGE Jalon Walker: 74.4LB Divine Deablo: 83.6LB Kaden Elliss: 72.9CB A.J. Terrell: 64.0CB Mike Hughes: 56.5NB Dee Alford: 52.3S Jessie Bates III: 68.3S Xavier Watts: 69.8Falcons Special Teams: Week 14K Zane Gonzalez: 84.2P Bradley Pinion: 73.1LS Liam McCullough: 65.8KR/PR Jamal Agnew: 74.6
Sunday’s game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons are 2-3 at home while the Seahawks are 5-1 on the road this season.