Falcons WRs at full strength with Mooney return

Falcons WRs Drake London and Darnell Mooney are expected to play Sunday Night, strengthening Atlanta’s passing attack. Betting angle: lean toward receiving-yard and receptions props for London/Mooney and consider a higher team passing-yard total against Minnesota.

Falcons' Top Receivers Cleared to Play vs. Vikings

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons enter Sunday Night with their starting wide receiver duo healthy. Drake London and Darnell Mooney have been removed from injury designations and are expected to play in Minnesota after shoulder issues limited them during the week.

Injury Updates and Practice Notes

London left last week's game late with a shoulder concern but practiced enough this week to be listed without a designation. Mooney, who suffered a shoulder problem on the first day of training camp, recently resumed full practice after beginning to ramp up two weeks ago. Both receivers look set to be key parts of the Falcons' game plan.

Rookies, Reserves and Return Game

Rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. (groin) and rookie cornerback Billy Bowman (shoulder) are listed as questionable, with coaching staff optimistic about their chances to play. Reserve wide receiver Casey Washington has been ruled out with a concussion, and return man Jamal Agnew is also out. Cornerback Dee Alford will take over primary return duties in Agnew’s absence.

Form and Production: What to Expect From London and Mooney

London finished Week 1 with 55 yards on eight receptions and enters the season off a 2024 campaign that included 1,271 receiving yards, 100 catches and nine touchdowns. Mooney posted 992 yards on 64 catches with a career-high five touchdowns last season. Their availability restores a proven vertical threat and reliable slot target to the Atlanta offense.

Betting Implications and Matchup Angles

With both receivers expected to play, bettors should consider player prop markets: receptions and receiving yards for London and Mooney look more favorable than if either remained limited. The Falcons' team passing-yard total could rise, and targeting individual touchdown props for either receiver has merit depending on game script. Monitor Pearce Jr. and Bowman statuses late; injuries to those spots could slightly shift matchup value for Minnesota’s offense and Atlanta’s special-teams units.

What to Watch Before Kickoff

Watch practice reports and final pregame injury designations for Pearce Jr. and Bowman. Confirm the Falcons’ return alignment with Dee Alford handling kick and punt duties. Finally, expect Atlanta to lean on its passing game early if London and Mooney are active, which may influence both live and pregame betting markets.

Wide receivers Drake London and Darnell Mooney will not have any injury designation going into this weekend, which means both are expected to play in the Falcons' "Sunday Night Football" matchup at the Vikings.

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