NFL Fines Falcons WR Drake London for Penalty vs. Buccaneers
Falcons WR Drake London has to pay the NFL after his actions during last week's game against the Buccaneers.
The NFL has penalized Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London for an unnecessary roughness violation during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. London was fined $12,537 for striking, kicking, or kneeling during the incident. The penalty happened as London tried to catch a pass from quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who had the ball intercepted.
Despite the interception, the Buccaneers lost control of the ball when they fumbled shortly after. London had a tough game, catching only one pass for eight yards on six targets. The Falcons suffered a 16-0 defeat to Tampa Bay, with Penix throwing four interceptions, three of which occurred in the first half. The defense also struggled, allowing 322 rushing yards.
The team is preparing to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain. London expressed that the team needs to focus on improvement, acknowledging the tough loss but emphasizing that they are working to fix their issues. Through eight games this season, London has caught 39 passes for 624 yards and one touchdown. The Falcons currently stand at 3-5, half a game behind the Carolina Panthers for the NFC South lead.
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