Drake London

Intriguing players to watch in Falcons vs. Bucs

This article highlights five Falcons players to watch in their Week 8 matchup against the Buccaneers, with implications for NFC South supremacy

49ers’ Dre Greenlaw slapped with hefty fine for punching Falcons’ Drake London

San Francisco 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw was fined $12,537 by the NFL for striking Atlanta Falcons receiver Drake London in the helmet

Michael Penix Jr. Is a Streamer Riding a Touchdown Run

Michael Penix Jr. has thrown for three touchdowns in each of his last two games, despite inconsistent yardage. He has increased his passing volume recently, attempting at least 32 passes in three straight games. While his fantasy production is heavily reliant on touchdowns due to limited rushing ability, his recent success makes him a viable streamer in deeper leagues

Kyle Pitts Sr. Will be Tested in Week 7 Against the Niners

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. has shown a recent upward trend in targets and touchdowns, but faces a tough matchup against the 49ers' defense in Week 7, who are stingy against tight ends

Week 7 best bets: Browns keep stacking wins, two big-name running back under props to target

Well, after two straight winning weeks, we came back down to Earth in Week 6. In two tight end props I liked, Tucker Kraft fell just short of hitting 40+ receiving yards, and Juwan Johnson laid a complete goose egg. The Patriots were up 10 late, but a Jets field goal meant New England didn't cover -7.5. While D'Andre Swift found the end zone to complete one leg of the parlay, Drake London didn't score. He now has the most receptions without a touchdown across the entire NFL . We did hit on the Texans ' money line over the Jaguars , so at least it wasn't a completely lost weekend, but it was a bad one for sure. Let's make amends! Somehow, the 4-2 Browns are only 1.5-point favorites at the 1-5 Titans . And how did the Titans get that win, you ask? Last week, the Colts completely melted down in every facet, including giving up a blocked punt for a touchdown and a 58-yard punt return. Indianapolis was cruising before that. The loss led to GM Chris Ballard being fired. I just don't see the Browns doing the same. Deshaun Watson has come back down to Earth after a hot start, but this is a really good defensive team facing one of the league's worst offenses. I'll confidently take Cleveland to get to 5-2 and continue what has been the most pleasantly surprising start in football. Daniel Jones has six interceptions in six games this year. Now he faces a ferocious Brian Flores defense that leads the NFL in pressure rate. Jones has a tendency to make poor decisions under pressure, and the Vikings have six interceptions this season, tied for the fifth-most in the league through six weeks, even though they've already had their bye. Here are Ashton Jeanty's rushing numbers from the last two games: That doesn't inspire a ton of confidence, even against a banged-up Rams defensive line. He also doesn't appear to inspire much confidence among his coaching staff. Jeanty's snap share has steadily declined this season. He was up around 80% Weeks 1-3, then down to 67% in Week 4, and then down again to the mid-50s last week. Mike Washington (43 yards) nearly doubled Jeanty's yardage total on one fewer carry last week, and he recorded a season-high 35% snap share. Even Dylan Laube has entered the fray in the past two weeks. Klint Kubiak notably split his backfield in Seattle last season, and it looks like it's trending that way in Las Vegas. Josh Jacobs is back after being removed from the commissioner's exempt list. While he is expected to suit up and play this week, I don't expect a huge workload or a ton of success for him. Remember, while Jacobs was on the exempt list (which he had been since the start of the regular season), he couldn't practice with the team, either. Should we really expect him to get a ton of touches? Furthermore, the Packers have been completely unable to run the ball. Yes, Jacobs should help that slightly, but the Packers are 28th in yards before contact per rush. Jacobs could help the yards after contact per rush (the Packers rank 32nd there), but in his first game back, I'm fading him putting up substantial numbers. This is a team that ran for just 57 yards on 26 carries against the Cowboys ' woeful defense last week. I could see Jacobs making an impact Sunday and maybe even scoring a touchdown, something he's still really good at. But big rushing numbers? I doubt it. I just cannot envision the Rams losing again. I know about all the Matthew Stafford problems. I know about all the injury issues. I just can't see it happening. They'll find a way. Corum, meanwhile, has had back-to-back games with a touchdown and at least 50 yards from scrimmage. He provides more explosiveness than Kyren Williams does, and with the Rams lacking explosives through the air (and Davante Adams being out), Sean McVay could turn to more Corum. With no Adams, the Rams will be in more 13 (one running back, three tight ends) personnel. In 13 personnel, Los Angeles has the third-highest yards per carry rate in the league, and when facing 13 [... truncated ...]

Trade: Harold Fannin Jr., Jalen Hurts, Drake London, Jordan Addison

Trade: Ollie Gordon II, Ja'Marr Chase, Drake London

Michael Penix Jr. a Waiver Priority in Two-QB Leagues After Three-TD Game

Penix’s Week‑6 performance boosts his waiver‑market value in two‑QB formats

For Andy Dalton, the Falcons made the most sense

Andy Dalton chose the Falcons over other options, and may have a path to becoming the team's No. 2 quarterback

Michael Penix Jr. Cleared to Start Sunday

Michael Penix Jr. cleared to start Sunday's game with the Bears

Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) practices in full Thursday

Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) practiced in a full capacity on Thursday. Penix was able to practice in full for a second-straight day on Thursday, squarely putting him on track to start in Week 6. Assuming he suffers no setbacks, fantasy managers should expect him to play, which is the best outcome for the fantasy value of players like Bijan Robinson and Drake London this week

Trade: CeeDee Lamb ↔ Drake London

Sunday Night Football: Ravens come back to beat Falcons in OT, 30-23

Ravens come back to beat Falcons in OT, 30-23

Sunday Night Football: Falcons up 14-9 over Ravens at halftime

Atlanta got off to a slow start offensively on Sunday night, but the club got a touchdown in the second quarter to take a 14-9 lead over Baltimore into halftime. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. hit Kyle Pitts in the back of the end zone for a 5-yard score with 2:24 left in the first half. Penix had gotten the team into scoring position with a 25-yard completion to Drake London and a 36-yard pass to Jahan Dotson. That was about all Atlanta had offensively in the first half, as Penix completed just 5-of-9 passes for 83 yards with the TD. Bijan Robinson has 28 yards on five carries plus one catch for 4 yards. The Falcons had just four first downs and 115 total yards in the first half. Their other touchdown came from Jessie Bates, who picked up a Mark Andrews fumble and returned it 36 yards to the end zone for a scoop-and-score. While the Ravens have dominated time of possession, they haven’t been able to make it into the end zone. Tyler Huntley, starting in place of the injured Lamar Jackson, has had to evade significant pressure, getting sacked twice. Through two quarters, Huntley is 11-of-18 for 97 yards. Zay Flowers has four catches for 36 yards. Derrick Henry has 57 yards on 12 carries. Tyler Loop has hit field goals of 21, 51, and 51 yards for Baltimore’s nine points. Notably, Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews started his 200th consecutive game on Sunday, making him just the fifth offensive lineman in league history to accomplish the feat. He joins his father, Bruce Matthews, who started 229 consecutive games in his Hall of Fame career. Up by five, the Falcons will receive the second-half kickoff

Ravens vs. Falcons odds, picks, predictions: Use Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 for $55 bonus on NFL Week 5

The Baltimore Ravens head south to face the Atlanta Falcons , and both teams come in on two-game win streaks. The Ravens are off to a 3-1 start under new coach Jesse Minter, but they'll be without two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson on Sunday night. The Falcons are 2-2 after scoring 80 points over the past two weeks, as quarterback Michael Penix Jr . has returned from a long-term injury to provide a huge spark for the offense. You can sign up with the latest Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 and get a $55 sign-up bonus after making $25+ in trades on Sunday Night Football at one of the top prediction market apps . Get started at Kalshi with the promo code CBSSPORTS55: For the terms and conditions of this offer, check out the Kalshi promo code review page. Ensure prediction markets are legal in your state before making trades. The difference between the first two weeks of 2026 and the last two weeks has been night and day for the Falcons. With Cooper Rush under center, the team scored a total of 16 points. With Penix starting, Atlanta has tallied 80 points. Drake London has welcomed Penix's return, and Bijan Robinson has rushed for 339 yards and four scores the last two weeks. Atlanta gets a Ravens team without its best player, and the Falcons play host on Sunday Night Football -- their third straight primetime game. An Atlanta win trades at $0.62 per share on Kalshi. The $0.62 price equates to a 62% probability in the latest Ravens vs. Falcons odds. Trade $25+ on Kalshi using the promo code CBSSPORTS55 to get a $55 sign-up bonus: The Ravens have enjoyed a 3-1 start to the year with the lone hiccup being a Week 2 loss to New Orleans. The Ravens' offense had been humming, scoring at least 34 points twice in their first three games, but Jackson's injury puts a big question mark on things this weekend. Tyler Huntley will start, and while he's a capable backup, he's simply not Jackson. That likely means the Ravens will lean on Derrick Henry and the run game while trying to eat clock and keep Atlanta's now-explosive offense on the sideline. Star receiver Zay Flowers, who has been hampered by a hamstring injury this year, is questionable with a foot injury. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, has Baltimore winning in 47% of simulations. A Baltimore win is at $0.39 per share on Kalshi. The $0.39 price equates to a 39% probability in the latest Ravens vs. Falcons odds. Make trades at Kalshi using the promo code CBSSPORTS55 and get $55 as a sign-up bonus: The Falcons have been on some roll the last two weeks. No offense is hotter, and they've won each of their last two games by 21 points. The Ravens are also winners of two straight -- a close shootout over Dallas in Week 3 and a seven-point win over Tennessee last week -- but the absence of Jackson casts some doubt on the team this weekend. This will be a good test for both the Falcons' offense and the Ravens' defense to see which of these units is more legit at this stage of the season. The Falcons winning by four or more points is trading at $0.49 at Kalshi, equating to 49% odds. The Ravens losing by three or fewer points, or winning outright, is trading at $0.52 per share. Get a $55 bonus with the Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 after trading $25+: At their peak, these offenses can put up points with the best of them. As noted, the Falcons have scored 80 points the last two weeks combined, and the Ravens have scored 24 or more points three times, twice clearing 34. But Huntley starting for Jackson does impact the overall scoring potential of the Ravens and this game as a whole. These teams score more than 43.5 points in more than 60% of the SportsLine Projection Model's 10,000 simulations. The Ravens and Falcons scoring 44 or more combined points is priced at $0.52 per share on Kalshi, equating to 52% odds. The game resulting in 43 or fewer points is $0.49. Sign up with the Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 and receive a $55 sign-up bonu [... truncated ...]

Falcons vs. Ravens picks, prediction, player props: Expert's best bets for Sunday Night Football NFL Week 5

Less than a month ago, many football fans were complaining that the Falcons were playing in three consecutive prime-time games. Then the Falcons suddenly became ... good? And now, after consecutive big prime-time victories, Atlanta will host the Ravens in NFL Week 5 for a matchup between two of the league's rushing powerhouses. Bet on Sunday Night Football at DraftKings, where new users get $150 in bonus bets after they spend $5+: Few players tote the rock quite like Atlanta's Bijan Robinson and Baltimore's Derrick Henry , and both will be heavily featured in this game. The downside for this matchup? No Lamar Jackson , as the two-time MVP quarterback was ruled out by coach Jesse Minter because of an ankle injury suffered last week. Get a $55 bonus after $25 in trades by claiming the latest Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 here : We've been ripping Unders in prime-time games like crazy the last few weeks and they've been a ton of fun ... this one might not live up to the same hype without Jackson on the field. Both of these teams want to keep this as a tight, low-scoring game where they pound the rock, but both teams are reasonably good at stopping the run. I think we see a TON of Derrick Henry and Bijan Robinson/Brian Robinson carries in this one, with the clock constantly moving and not a ton of points being scored on Sunday night. Drake London is a completely different player when he's got Michael Penix under center -- his volume goes way up. He didn't see the same level of targets last week against the Saints , but the Falcons were running the ball down New Orleans' throat all day and couldn't be stopped. They weren't going away from it with a big lead either. Even without Lamar, I'd expect this game to be a little more competitive, which should mean more targets and catches for London in a big spot. I love the plus-money here to catch seven passes. I don't LOVE betting on Huntley to complete a ton of passes here, but this is a really low number for an NFL quarterback and it's in a game where we expect the Ravens to be forced into passing the ball a good deal because the Falcons are able to get a lead and run the rock. The Ravens would love for this Under to hit, but I don't know that they'll be that lucky. Bet on NFL player props and more at BetMGM: Pitts had a real chance to score last week and Penix simply didn't look his way. That's concerning. And this isn't an ideal matchup, but Pitts is "due," and I like the number we're getting here. Unfortunately a lot of the prices for these two teams are a touch prohibitive because of the Bijan Robinson and Derrick Henry involvement in the run game. Just like above, we're firing on more of a longshot than targeting the running game because of the prices. I don't love anyone in this Baltimore passing game, but Andrews makes a lot of sense as a red-zone weapon for Snoop when Baltimore gets down by the goal line and the Falcons are loading up to try and stop the King

Falcons vs. Ravens picks, prediction, player props: Expert's NFL Week 5 best bets for Sunday Night Football

Less than a month ago, the entire football-watching world was furious that the Falcons were getting three straight prime-time games. Then the Falcons became ... good? And now after two consecutive big prime-time wins, they're hosting the Ravens in Week 5 for a massive matchup between two rushing powerhouses. Bet on Sunday Night Football at DraftKings, where new users get $150 in bonus bets after they spend $5+: Few players tote the rock quite like Bijan Robinson and Derrick Henry , and both of them will be heavily featured in this game. The downside for this matchup? No Lamar Jackson , who was ruled out by Jesse Minter earlier in the week. Get a $55 bonus after $25 in trades by claiming the latest Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 here : We've been ripping Unders in prime-time games like crazy the last few weeks and they've been a ton of fun ... this one might not live up to the same hype without Jackson on the field. Both of these teams want to keep this as a tight, low-scoring game where they pound the rock, but both teams are reasonably good at stopping the run. I think we see a TON of Derrick Henry and Bijan Robinson/Brian Robinson carries in this one, with the clock constantly moving and not a ton of points being scored on Sunday night. Drake London is a completely different player when he's got Michael Penix under center -- his volume goes way up. He didn't see the same level of targets last week against the Saints , but the Falcons were running the ball down New Orleans' throat all day and couldn't be stopped. They weren't going away from it with a big lead either. Even without Lamar, I'd expect this game to be a little more competitive, which should mean more targets and catches for London in a big spot. I love the plus-money here to catch seven passes. I don't LOVE betting on Huntley to complete a ton of passes here, but this is a really low number for an NFL quarterback and it's in a game where we expect the Ravens to be forced into passing the ball a good deal because the Falcons are able to get a lead and run the rock. The Ravens would love for this Under to hit, but I don't know that they'll be that lucky. Bet on NFL player props and more at BetMGM: Pitts had a real chance to score last week and Penix simply didn't look his way. That's concerning. And this isn't an ideal matchup, but Pitts is "due," and I like the number we're getting here. Unfortunately a lot of the prices for these two teams are a touch prohibitive because of the Bijan Robinson and Derrick Henry involvement in the run game. Just like above, we're firing on more of a longshot than targeting the running game because of the prices. I don't love anyone in this Baltimore passing game, but Andrews makes a lot of sense as a red-zone weapon for Snoop when Baltimore gets down by the goal line and the Falcons are loading up to try and stop the King

Ravens vs. Falcons odds, picks, NFL Week 5 predictions: Use Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 for $55 bonus

The Ravens, starting 3-1, face the Falcons in Week 5. Baltimore will be without QB Lamar Jackson and will start Tyler Huntley, leaning on the run game with Derrick Henry. The Falcons, now 2-2, have seen a surge in scoring with Michael Penix Jr. at QB, and Drake London and Bijan Robinson have been key contributors

Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson for Week 5 matchup vs. Falcons due to ankle injury

Lamar Jackson ruled out for Week 5 with ankle injury, Tyler Huntley to start

Michael Penix Jr. A Solid 2QB And Deep League Waiver Target

Michael Penix Jr. is a solid 2QB and deep league waiver target due to his ability to elevate the Falcons offense and potential for positive touchdown regression