Drake London, the man Atlanta was banking on for big plays, is out there, active and healthy for the Falcons’ Week 3 Thursday night clash against the Green Bay Packers. And get this: through the entire game so far, he’s got *zero* catches. Yeah, you heard right. Not one. It’s an absolute nightmare unfolding in real-time, kicking off what has already been a truly abysmal start to the 2026 season for London and the entire Falcons passing game. This isn’t just a slump; this is a full-blown alarm going off, loud and clear.
Same Old Story, But With More Pain
Let’s rewind. The season barely started, and London was already struggling hard. Through the first two games, his stat line was grim: just six total catches for a meager 80 yards. You can practically *feel* the frustration from that kind of production, right? The finger-pointing was already underway, and the source makes it crystal clear: the blame fell squarely on the “awful quarterback play” from Cooper Rush. Awful. That’s the word they used, and honestly, who could argue? So, there was this desperate, clinging hope. Michael Penix Jr. was finally back under center for Week 3. Surely, *surely* this was the moment London would ignite. This was supposed to be the fix! But what did we get tonight? A new quarterback, yes, but the same absolutely terrible play from the guy under center. It’s a complete gut punch, leaving fans wondering if anything will ever change.
A Healthy Receiver, A Vanishing Act
It’s one thing if a guy is nursing an injury, sidelined, or just off his game. But London is active. He’s healthy. He’s *on the field*. Yet, somehow, he’s totally vanished from the stat sheet. No receptions at all tonight. The source doesn’t mince words: “It really is that simple when it comes to why London hasn’t done anything yet.” That simplicity makes it even more maddening! It means the issue is fundamental, directly tied to the quarterback. Penix Jr. has just returned, so maybe, just maybe, he needs to “shake off the rust.” But let’s be honest, watching this unfold, it’s incredibly hard to drum up any real confidence that a magical turnaround is just around the corner. When your healthy, top-tier receiver is pulling a disappearing act in Week 3 because the ball isn’t getting to him, that’s not just a rough patch; that’s a symptom of deeper problems for the entire offense.
As this frustrating Thursday night game rolls on for Atlanta, it’s a stark reminder of how quickly things can go sideways in the NFL. For the rest of us, there’s a packed Week 3 schedule ahead. Don’t forget to mark your calendars: our very own Seattle Seahawks are taking the field this Sunday, heading to Landover to face off against the Washington Commanders. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. on FOX. Let’s hope Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the rest of our guys bring the energy and show the league how a truly effective offense operates! Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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