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Matt Harmon fantasy football takes on Drake London
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All Matt Harmon insights about Drake London
PositiveNewsOct 18, 2026
Michael Penix to Drake London on a big out breaker from the slot off play action for 37 yards. Can count on at least one almost every week.NegativeUsageOct 15, 2026
Drake London is identified as one of the league's most efficient receivers, maintaining over 3.0 yards per route run and appearing alongside other top-tier names in efficiency rankings.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Drake London on out and corner routes among all NFL WRs since 2024, per @FantasyPtsData: - 2.4 targets per game (1st) - 18.2 yards per game (2nd) 78-601 in 33 games. [Quoted](PositiveNewsOct 12, 2026
Drake London is one of my absolute favorite receivers to watch, man. Just a fantastic football player. Love just about every part of his game. The Penix-to-London connection on out-breakers, in particular, has been white-hot since these guys got together.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Great blitz pickup by Bijan Robinson, in addition to being the best player on the field with the ball, to give Michael Penix the time to get to Drake London on the out route to convert 3rd and 10.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
After just one game with Michael Penix, Drake London is now second among WRs in yards per route run among WRs with 50+ routes this season. (also yea JSN is nuts)PositiveNewsSep 25, 2026
Drake London's played in 12 games with Michael Penix as the starting QB: *33.5% tgt share *35.2% TPRR *11.1 tgts/game *96.8 rec yds/game *17.1 half-PPR pts/game In 52 games with non-Penix QBs: *25% tgt share *26.8% TPRR *7.2 tgts/game *55.4 rec yds/game *9.4 half-PPR pts/game [Retweeted](PositiveNewsSep 25, 2026
I prefer to live in a reality where Drake London is permitted to make plays. Glad we are back to that reality.NegativeValueSep 23, 2026
Matt Harmon recommends exploring a buy-low trade for Drake London, noting that while the quarterback play has been 'abominably bad,' London has shown better chemistry with Michael Penix Jr. in the past. However, Harmon expresses concern over London's usage, noting his slot rate is down significantly with him playing outside on 80% of snaps compared to his more effective slot role previously.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
At 2.6 ADP, Drake London feels pricey given Atlanta's quarterback uncertainty heading into Week 1. As of August 31st, the team had not announced a starting quarterback; while Tua Tagovailoa is expected, his play made it difficult to name him the clear-cut starter, creating ecosystem risk. This uncertainty is concerning enough that Matt Harmon prefers Chris Olave ahead of London.PositiveInjuryAug 28, 2026
New video up as @JamesDKoh and I try to forecast how some good WRs with questionable QB situations will perform this season. Players discussed: - Drake London - Garrett Wilson - KC Concepcion - Carnell Tate - Tre Tucker! Watch and subscribe: <https://youtu.be/6XnsEFHbwq0>NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Matt Harmon advises against drafting Drake London due to his high ADP (22.5, late second round) and the poor surrounding situation, despite acknowledging his talent. Before his injury last year, London averaged 10.4 targets per game with a 28.8% target-per-route-run rate. Harmon expresses concern that London could be forced into an X-receiver role, which would negatively impact his fantasy outlook, as his success is tied to 'Z slot' usage similar to CeeDee Lamb.NegativeProjectionAug 3, 2026
Matt Harmon uses Drake London as a benchmark for elite route-running and separation skills, placing Zay Flowers in the same territory regarding per-route performance. Harmon notes he personally prefers London when healthy.PositiveNewsAug 1, 2026
It was a BIG week of WR profiles to hit the site! -Nico Collins -Drake London -Amon-Ra St. Brown -Garrett Wilson -DeVonta Smith -Christian Watson [Retweeted](PositiveNewsJul 31, 2026
Check out the full Drake London profile from @MattHarmon_BYB ⤵️ <https://receptionperception.com/drake-london-2025-player-profile/> [Retweeted](PositiveNewsJul 31, 2026
Drake London can do it all! He has proven his versatility to win from any position in all areas of the field. [Retweeted](PositiveDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Reception Perception The Show 🏈 -Will Josh Downs play outside more? -De'Zhaun Stribling opportunity to shine -Cyrus Allen starter reps -Drake Maye and AJ Brown connection -Drake London RP profile breakdown Listen here ⤵️ <https://linktr.ee/ReceptionPerception> [Retweeted](PositiveNewsJul 28, 2026
NEW #ReceptionPerception content has been added to the site 🔥 Subscribers can now find RP charts, data and my evaluations on the following 6 WRs: Christian Watson DeVonta Smith Drake London Amon-Ra St. Brown Nico Collins Garrett Wilson A lot of these players are squarely in the prime of their careers but some of them continue to show annual improvement that should force us to recalibrate how we view them. Awesome group to study, and I plan to add Chris Olave and Jameson Williams to the site...PositiveNewsJul 28, 2026
Drake London 2025 #ReceptionPerception Profile 🔥 Some highlights: - 75.7% success rate vs. man coverage (career-best) - 83.8% success rate vs. zone (88th percentile) London is one of my favorite receivers in the league right now and is one of the best players in the new-age WR1 archetype, from a deployment and skills standpoint. Had he not gotten hurt, he was easily on his way to a career year. Luckily, his RP charting shows an open-and-shut case for him to be considered a top 10 NFL receive...PositiveNewsJul 28, 2026
Drake London 2025 #ReceptionPerception Profile 🔥 Some highlights: - 75.7% success rate vs. man coverage (career-best) - 83.8% success rate vs. zone (88th percentile) London is one of my favorite receivers in the league right now and is one of the best players in the new-age WR1 archetype, from a deployment and skills standpoint. Had he not gotten hurt, he was easily on his way to a career year. Luckily, his RP charting shows an up-and-shut case for him to be considered a top 10 NFL receiver....PositiveNewsJul 27, 2026
🚨WR PROFILE DROP🚨 -Nico Collins -Drake London -Amon-Ra St. Brown -Garrett Wilson -DeVonta Smith -Christian Watson [Retweeted](PositiveNewsJul 26, 2026
I will have 6 new WR profiles up on the #ReceptionPerception site tomorrow morning with at least two more coming by mid-week! Subscribers will be able to access full data, charts and my evaluations on the follow players tomorrow: - Amon-Ra St. Brown - Garrett Wilson - Nico Collins - Drake London - DeVonta Smith - Christian Watson Page to get a subscription: <https://receptionperception.com/subscription-page-new/>PositiveNewsJul 20, 2026
1) Still love this 2022 class of WRs. So many awesome players. 2) Love the idea of Year 5 being the peak of their powers for WRs and this class in their 4th season were a real good example case for this. I would argue that several guys like Pickens, Olave, Pierce, London, Doubs, Watson and probably more were easily the best versions of themselves in isolation in Year 4. Could argue they all set the table well for Year 5 peaks. While everyone wants to be quick to judge, my general thought is i...PositiveValueJul 17, 2026
The analyst would take Drake London over Rashee Rice and Zay Flowers, and considers him very close to Chris Olave, indicating he is undervalued relative to those peers in the market.PositiveProjectionJul 17, 2026
Drake London is a top-10 receiver in the NFL even when judged purely on production metrics, ranking among elite company including Puka Nacua, JSN, Ja'Marr Chase, George Pickens, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and CeeDee Lamb.PositiveUsageJul 17, 2026
Drake London was targeted on 28.7% of his routes last season, an incredibly high number that reflects his elite role in the Cardinals offense.PositiveProjectionJul 17, 2026
Drake London ranked 7th in yards per route run in the NFL last season, demonstrating elite efficiency that controls for offensive environment and contradicts the narrative that his production is solely dependent on situation.PositiveProjectionJul 17, 2026
Ranked as receiver eight after elite tier receivers, though the analyst believes he is a great player that many fantasy football listeners underestimate due to limited statistical production (only 1,000-yard season in four years).PositiveRoleJul 17, 2026
Drake London's disappearances are attributed to quarterback play and offensive environment rather than his own performance issues.PositiveBreakoutJul 17, 2026
Drake London had some of the biggest wide receiver games last season, including 34 points against the Patriots (fifth most among WR production games) and 24 points against the Bills, demonstrating his capability to take over games.PositiveRoleJul 17, 2026
Drake London is a tier two wide receiver in the NFL competing to be a top 10-15 receiver, capable of taking games over with monster performances.PositiveProjectionJul 17, 2026
Drake London was on pace to have a strong statistical season last year, averaging 76.6 yards per game (seventh at WR) with 2.61 yards per route run, and would have maintained that pace had he stayed healthy.PositiveValueJul 16, 2026
Would you rather draft Drake London or Nico Collins this year? @justinboone and I debate two players we are both high on for 2026.PositiveRoleJul 15, 2026
Drake London moved from being used as an 80% on-ball outside receiver in his first two years under Arthur Smith to 37-39% slot usage in 2024, demonstrating role catering adjustments.PositiveProjectionJul 15, 2026
London is compared to McMillan as a similar type of big receiver who separates well, though the analyst believed London was a better prospect and showed more early in his career.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Drake London was expected to drop further in the draft but was snatched up a couple picks before the drafter could select him.PositiveValueJul 14, 2026
Top-level WR debates with @JamesDKoh 👀 Round 1: Justin Jefferson vs. CeeDee Lamb Round 2: Nico Collins vs. Drake London Round 3: Ladd McConkey vs. Emeka Egbuka Watch and subscribe: <https://youtu.be/1F2pt5NPCxg> [Retweeted](PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
Top-level WR debates with @JamesDKoh 👀 Round 1: Justin Jefferson vs. CeeDee Lamb Round 2: Nico Collins vs. Drake London Round 3: Ladd McConkey vs. Emeka Egbuka Watch and subscribe: <https://youtu.be/1F2pt5NPCxg>NegativeValueJul 13, 2026
Analysts prefer Nico Collins over Drake London in early-round WR selections.PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026
Drake London experienced a role change under Zack Robinson where his on-ball/off-ball snap distribution flipped and his slot snaps increased, similar to what should happen for Ibuka.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
Drake London is presented as a more consistent alternative to Nico Collins in the second round for those seeking stability over ceiling upside.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
Drake London is a strong receiver with a skill set well-suited to PPR formats like DraftKings, but is ranked slightly behind Nico Collins in overall player evaluation despite being liked by the analyst.PositiveNewsJul 10, 2026
Don’t let Drake London’s statistical production fool you! [Retweeted](NegativeProjectionJul 1, 2026
Ranks in the top 10 in fantasy points per game, just behind Rashee Rice (fifth) and George Pickens.NegativeProjectionJun 4, 2026
Matt Harmon expresses surprise that Nico Collins could outproduce Drake London this year despite London being drafted ahead of Collins in draft order. Harmon loves Drake London but cites uncertainty around the Falcons offense with Michael Penix Jr. as quarterback and Tatum Tonoa as a competing pass catcher. London offers more role safety relative to Collins due to his established role and despite missing games last year, but Harmon still prefers Collins given London's injury history and the uncertainty around the Falcons' offensive cohesion.PositiveNewsApr 7, 2026
Most don't ever really get attempted, which is the bigger risk here. And yea Drake London definitely doesn't fall into this bucket of WRs. Gonna go over some of the recent history of these attempted conversions on my YT channel soon. <https://x.com/NickOnFire1490/status/2041299872486166613?s=20> [Quoted](PositiveUsageNo date
Matt Harmon identifies Drake London as a stud receiver whose elite talent is finally being unlocked by functional quarterback play. London currently ranks second in the NFL in yards per route run (3.86) among receivers with at least 50 routes. In a 15-game sample with Michael Penix Jr., London has averaged 89 receiving yards per game with a 34% target-per-route rate and 8 touchdowns. Harmon notes that Penix prioritizes London, utilizing him with 30% slot usage, increased motion, and a mix of vertical routes and condensed in-breakers. While Harmon stops short of calling him a tier-one receiver due to a lack of elite speed compared to Ja'Marr Chase, he emphasizes that London's target floor is significantly higher with Penix, effectively eliminating the 'bust' games seen under previous quarterback situations.PositiveProjectionNo date
Atlanta Falcons receiver with elite efficiency metrics and strong production with Michael Penix Jr.; ranked second in NFL in yards per route run after just one game with Penix in week three. In 15 games with Penix, London has 1,341 yards (89.4 per game). Penix targets London on 40% of his routes because London creates separation and wins contested balls. Despite being slow in open field, London remains capable of top-tier NFL receiver production when paired with competent quarterback; with Penix clearing the bar as a competent QB (unlike Cooper Rush), London produces like a top-level receiver.NegativeProjectionNo date
Matt Harmon views Drake London as a comparable player to Garrett Wilson, noting that both are talented receivers dealing with questionable quarterback situations. Harmon is comfortable drafting London in the second round.PositiveRoleNo date
Matt Harmon cites Drake London as a prospect comparable to Tetairoa McMillan, noting London was 'slightly better' as a prospect. Harmon highlights that a key part of unlocking Drake London's production was moving him from X-only alignment to 30%+ slot usage, using him more off-the-ball than on-the-ball over the last two seasons. Under Arthur Smith (years 1–2), London was at 85% and 82% on-ball snap alignment as a pure X receiver; under Zack Robinson in a motion-heavy, Z receiver role, he dropped to 47% and 46.7%. This demonstrates how offensive scheme and role flexibility can dramatically shift on-ball alignment percentages, and Harmon suggests McMillan could see similar production gains by increasing to 30%+ slot usage.PositiveProjectionNo date
Matt Harmon argues Drake London's production metrics are elite despite offensive context limitations: 7th in NFL in yards per route run, 28.7% target rate (incredibly high), and top-10 receiver ranking even by pure production standards. Harmon emphasizes that London's stats would improve significantly if placed in a better offensive system like the Los Angeles Rams or Detroit Lions, suggesting current production undervalues his true talent and opportunity ceiling.