Falcons’ Drake London leaves the game with a hip injury after a great touchdown reception

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Touchdown catches on highlights sometimes come at a price. Atlanta’s Drake London deflected a Kirk Cousins ​​pass to put the Falcons ahead of the Cowboys 7-3 in the first quarter Sunday. But London hit the ground hard and soon enough was ruled out for the rest of the game with a hip injury.

London stayed on the field long enough to celebrate the touchdown, but left shortly after the game. His line: two targets, two receptions, 27 yards, one touchdown.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 3: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass for a touchdown against Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 3: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass for a touchdown against Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Drake London left the Falcons’ game against the Cowboys shortly after making this spectacular touchdown catch.. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

On Sunday, London led all Falcons receivers with 525 yards and five touchdowns, with Darnell Mooney a close second at 500 yards and four scores, respectively. Both London and Mooney scored in the first half on Sunday. Atlanta has a number of offensive weapons, but London is a key contributor to the resurgent Falcons’ offense, and any absence could make Atlanta’s pursuit of a division title a little tougher.