The Atlanta Falcons handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the season on Sunday, but wide receiver Drake London didn’t seem too pleased during the match.
WOW: #Falcons star WR Drake London yelled “YOU A B*TCH” at a referee after a helmet-to-helmet hit against the #49ers.
London was furious following the play and did not hold back about it.
LONDON WAS PISSED OFF.
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— MLFootball (@MLFootball) October 25, 2026
While what exactly London said remains unconfirmed, social media chatter suggests he directed a harsh remark at the referee.
The clip began with him conversing with someone from the Falcons on the sidelines before he turned back, perhaps at the last moment, to express his frustration towards the official.
Before this incident, London was involved in a concerning moment when he collided head-on with 49ers safety Malik Mustapha, resulting in a helmet-to-helmet situation that led to London being assessed for a concussion.
This isn’t the first time London’s words have caught attention.
Earlier in September, he had another heated moment during a significant loss to the Panthers, which he claimed became “personal.”
Fortunately for London, he was cleared to continue playing after that hit and contributed significantly to the Falcons’ 29-20 win by making a big play early in the game. He caught a 21-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the first quarter, pushing Atlanta’s lead to 26.
In the closing moments of the fourth quarter, Atlanta’s defense stepped up, creating two turnovers. The first occurred when Brock Purdy threw an interception to Kendal Daniels with less than three minutes left in the game.
The second turnover came when safety Jesse Bates knocked the ball loose from George Kittle, allowing the Falcons to recover it.
Atlanta was able to run out the remaining time to secure the victory.
London ended the game as the Falcons’ top receiver, with seven catches totaling 66 yards and one touchdown.
