Marc Raimondi
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris stated Wednesday that he believes broad receiver Drake London needs to be good to go for Sunday's sport in prime time in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings.
London left the workforce's Week 1 sport within the last minutes on Sunday as a result of a shoulder damage and didn't return for the ultimate offensive drive.
Morris stated London will follow Wednesday and doesn't anticipate him to overlook any extra time.
“Drake is in the end robust, and he's what he's, and we all know Drake,” Morris stated. “I do anticipate him to play. That is not saying that he [will play], however while you ask me do I anticipate him to play? After all. Drake is the last word robust man. When he says he'll go follow, that tells you a large number.”
Morris was not as sure about No. 2 broad receiver Darnell Mooney, who has additionally been out with a shoulder damage. Mooney missed all of coaching camp after injuring his proper shoulder July 24. He returned to follow two weeks in the past in restricted style, however was inactive final Sunday in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“Onerous to say,” Morris stated when requested if London was additional alongside than Mooney. “They're each actually robust opponents.”
London, 24, broke out final 12 months in his third season. He was fourth within the league in receiving yards (1,271), ninth in receptions (100) and tied for eleventh in receiving touchdowns (9), all career-high totals for him.
