Is Drake London Injured or Playing In Week 10? Should I Start Ray-Ray McCloud III For Fantasy Football?

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (hip) has emerged as one of the best wide receivers to have on fantasy football rosters this season. He's in the midst of a breakout fueled by the team's signing of quarterback Kirk Cousins, who's been a clear and immediate upgrade from former QB Desmond Ridder.

London has now had five games with over 17 PPR fantasy points, including a 33.4 point explosion against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5, when he caught 12 of his 13 targets for 154 yards and a touchdown in a thrilling 36-30 win. He's clearly a fantasy WR1 now.

But he did pick up an injury last week and was pulled from the game. So, will he take the field on Sunday?

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Is Drake London Playing In Week 10?

He's expected to take the field when the Falcons play the New Orleans Saints in Week 10. NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported Saturday that despite being listed as "Questionable," the team believes he will.

Falcons WR Drake London, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a hip injury, is expected to play vs. the Saints, per source. pic.twitter.com/ckkkmYO9wD

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 9, 2024

Obviously, he's a must-start any time he plays. He had a weak performance in his second game against Tampa Bay in Week 8 but appeared to be bouncing back in Week 9, having caught a highlight-real TD pass from Cousins before going out of the game with his injury.

Should I Start Ray-Ray McCloud III for Fantasy Football Week 10?

McCloud has just one touchdown this season, and just past the midway point, it's clear that the offense funnels through London, second-string WR Darnell Mooney, running back Bijan Robinson, and sometimes tight end Kyle Pitts (but not always). McCloud is the WR60 on the season. He's not worth starting outside of very deep leagues.

BIG KIRKO CHAINZ FINDS RAY RAY MCLOUD FOR THE TD✅ pic.twitter.com/XyRgEz83lP

— PlayerProfiler NFL (@Profiler_NFL) November 3, 2024

He could have a nice role if one of the guys above him on the depth chart gets hurt, but that's not the case this week. He's just a decent bench stash in deep leagues.

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