The Atlanta Falcons will face the Washington Commanders in Week 17. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding WR Drake London.
Is Drake London Playing in Week 17?
Last week, London left the game with what was initially described as a hamstring injury. After the game, London said he could have returned if necessary.
London was listed as limited on Wednesday’s estimated practice report but with a knee injury. On Thursday, London was limited once again. He told reporters he is playing this week, and I believe him. London participated fully in Friday’s practice and carries no injury designation.
We’ll continue to monitor the Falcons’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Drake London in Week 17?
Michael Penix Jr. fed his top target with five of his first 10 targets (three completions for 34 yards), making last week a win for those with London on their roster from a process standpoint.
Would I have preferred a better final line than 5-59-0 against the overmatched Giants? Of course, but the idea that this team drew up London targets and that Penix executed was encouraging.
He had a two-yard score in his hands, and if he comes down with that pass, your impression of Week 16’s stat line changes in a significant way. I’m more optimistic this week in London than last week, and while most of that has to do with what Penix put on film in his first career game, it didn’t hurt to see A.J. Brown produce in a matchup across from Marshon Lattimore.
There’s risk in starting London, and that’s why he’s ranked as a mid-to-low WR2 for me this week, but I’m penciling in enough volume to make him playable in all formats.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 17 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Drake London’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
As of Sunday morning, London is projected to score 15.5 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 3.9 receptions for 88.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Drake London’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship WR PPR Rankings
1) A.J. Brown | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) Terry McLaurin | WAS (at PHI)
3) DeVonta Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
4) Khalil Shakir | BUF (at KC)
5) Xavier Worthy | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Hollywood Brown | KC (vs. BUF)
7) DeAndre Hopkins | KC (vs. BUF)
8) Keon Coleman | BUF (at KC)
9) Dyami Brown | WAS (at PHI)
10) Mack Hollins | BUF (at KC)
11) Amari Cooper | BUF (at KC)
12) Curtis Samuel | BUF (at KC)
13) Olamide Zaccheaus | WAS (at PHI)
14) JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC (vs. BUF)
15) Jahan Dotson | PHI (vs. WAS)
16) Jamison Crowder | WAS (at PHI)
17) Luke McCaffrey | WAS (at PHI)
18) Justin Watson | KC (vs. BUF)
19) Johnny Wilson | PHI (vs. WAS)
20) Parris Campbell | PHI (vs. WAS)
21) Nikko Remigio | KC (vs. BUF)
22) Ainias Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)