Falcons WR Drake London, QB Michael Penix inactive vs. Dolphins

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Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Drake London is inactive for Sunday’s game against the visiting Miami Dolphins.

London, who had no injury designation on Friday, was downgraded to questionable with a hip injury on Saturday before being ruled out on Sunday.

He leads the Falcons in catches (38) and receiving yards (469) this season. He is tied with star running back Bijan Robinson with two touchdown receptions.

Kirk Cousins has been confirmed to start Sunday’s game with fellow Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. ruled out with a bone bruise on his knee. Penix was limited in practice this week.

As for the Dolphins, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to play in Sunday’s game despite being added to the injury report with an illness.

Tagovailoa, who does not carry an injury designation into the game, was benched last week in a 31-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He threw three interceptions and mustered only 100 passing yards with 12 completions and a career-worst passer rating of 24.1. It was his second consecutive three-INT game.

Zach Wilson will serve as the backup with fellow quarterback Quinn Ewers listed as inactive.

Tagovailoa, 27, has thrown for 1,313 yards with 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for Miami (1-6), which has dropped three consecutive games for the second time this season.

While Tagovailoa will play and Ewers is out, the Dolphins listed the following players as inactive: defensive backs Elijah Campbell and Juju Brents, safety Jordan Colbert, wide receiver Tahj Washington, defensive tackle Zeek Biggers and tight end Julian Hill.

In addition to London and Penix, the Falcons (3-3) also listed defensive lineman Zach Harrison, edge rusher Jalon Walker, cornerback Billy Bowman Jr., offensive lineman Michael Jerrell and defensive lineman LaCale London as inactive.

–Field Level Media