Falcons’ LaCale London has a case to be one of the NFL’s best run defenders

The Atlanta Falcons are sitting on one of the NFL's best run stuffers in veteran lineman LaCale London.

By Jason Kandel · Blogging Dirty

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Writer Jason Kandel argues Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle LaCale London is among the NFL's best run defenders.
London leads all NFL defensive linemen with a 48% run stop win rate, according to ESPN research.
The 29-year-old defensive tackle has recorded 10 run stops across 102 run-defense snaps during the 2026 season.

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Jason Kandel of Blogging Dirty argues that Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle LaCale London has emerged as one of the NFL's premier run defenders. London stepped into a larger role following Da'Shawn Hand's season-ending injury, and according to ESPN research, he leads all NFL defensive linemen with a 48% run stop win rate.

Kandel emphasizes that London's run-stopping ability will be vital in Week 8 against the run-heavy Tampa Bay Buccaneers. London has recorded 10 run stops on 102 run-defense snaps this season while earning a 71.1 run-defense grade from Pro Football Focus.

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Falcons’ LaCale London has a case to be one of the NFL’s best run defenders

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