Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that he's "feeling good" about wide receiver Darnell Mooney's (hamstring) chances of playing on Sunday Night Football in Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Mooney has not played since injuring his hamstring in Week 4, but it seems there's a good chance he could make it back this weekend despite not practicing on Friday. The 27-year-old wideout was limited in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday and is officially listed as questionable to return. Mooney appears to be on the right side of questionable, but with Atlanta's game coming on Sunday night, we wouldn't recommend risking it with him in your starting lineup this weekend. The Falcons' offense looked much better in the Monday night win over the Buffalo Bills, but Mooney has a mere seven catches on 16 targets for 79 yards and no scores in his three games this year.
Oct 17, 2025 8:18 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) is currently listed as questionable ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Mooney has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4. He was limited on Wednesday and Thursday before not practicing on Friday. It's unclear if he'll be able to suit up as the team is likely waiting until closer to game-time before making a final decision. Drake London has been the focal point in the passing game with the Falcons being banged up on offense. Mooney figures to have decent streaming value if he's able to play.
Oct 17, 2025 6:51 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) was listed as limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN. Mooney missed Monday night's matchup against the Bills after getting injured in Week 4 against Washington. It's a positive sign to see Mooney listed as limited, but more will be known from the Thursday and Friday practice reports. Mooney has struggled to stay healthy this season, which has limited him to seven catches for 79 yards on 16 targets in three games this season.
Oct 16, 2025 12:48 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) has been ruled out for the team's Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN's Marc Raimondi. It's been an injury-filled season for Mooney, who has recorded seven catches for 79 yards on 16 targets across three games so far this season. With Mooney sidelined, Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McLoud III should see an uptick in targets. Atlanta wideout KhaDarel Hodge (groin) could also see more playing time, but he's been limited in practice this week with a groin injury and is not certain to play. Tight end Kyle Pitts could be the Falcons' pass-catcher whose outlook is most impacted by Mooney's absence. In Week 1 when a shoulder injury sidelined Mooney, Pitts recorded seven catches for 59 yards on a season-high eight targets.
Oct 11, 2025 2:12 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) was unable to practice on Friday. Mooney made an early exit during the Week 4 matchup versus the Washington Commanders. The 27-year-old was off last week due to a bye, but still remains uncertain to play in the Monday night matchup against the Buffalo Bills. He was a non-participant for the second straight day on Friday. He hasn't been ruled out yet, but fantasy managers should prepare to be without Mooney in Week 6. Drake London hauled in eight receptions for 110 yards with a touchdown in Week 4. He figures to be the primary focal point on offense without Mooney. Also, Kyle Pitts Sr. and Casey Washington should have increased roles.
Oct 10, 2025 6:37 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) will not practice on Thursday, but he's being considered day-to-day coming out of the bye week and heading into a Monday night game in Week 7 against the Buffalo Bills, according to Terrin Waack of AtlantaFalcons.com. "Right now, Mooney is still day-to-day. We'll see what that is. He'll be out today. We'll get a good feel for what it looks like moving forward," head coach Raheem Morris said. It's not a great sign that Mooney isn't taking part in the first practice of the week, especially coming out of the bye week. There's still time for the 27-year-old to return to the field in the next couple of days, but right now, there is some doubt about whether he'll be able to suit up versus Buffalo. Mooney has been a disappointment for fantasy managers through three games, catching just seven of his 16 targets for 79 yards.
Oct 9, 2025 12:11 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) has been among the disappointing fantasy receivers this year, but could return to his regularly scheduled role in Week 6. According to Marc Raimondi of ESPN, Falcons coach Raheem Morris said he would have more information on the receiver following Thursday's practice, but the team initially believed the injury would not force Mooney to miss any games. Mooney has not yet had a big fantasy week in 2025, but did draw 11 targets in his last full game. He's still sharing targets with Drake London, but he finished last year as the No. 31 overall fantasy receiver alongside London also. Given good health, Mooney could be due to return to a workload more similar to last season in the coming weeks.
Oct 9, 2025 10:17 AM EST
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury Sunday in Atlanta's win. Still, with the bye coming up, he likely doesn't have to miss any games, sources say. Mooney exited Sunday's contest in the third quarter and had just one catch (on one target) for 15 yards. The Falcons have a bye week approaching in Week 5, which allows for an extra week of recovery for Mooney as the Falcons prepare to host the Buffalo Bills in Week 6. If Mooney were to miss any time, Ray-Ray McCloud, Casey Washington, David Sills, and Jamal Agnew would likely step up in Mooney's absence, although none of them should be on fantasy managers' radar at this point. Thus far this season, Mooney has disappointed a bit, with only 79 receiving yards and seven receptions in three games played.
Sep 29, 2025 9:59 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Washington Commanders in Week 4. He exited during the second half and was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to out. Mooney caught just one pass for 15 yards before his departure, but his role seemed to be trending upward after he earned 11 targets in Week 3. Ray-Ray McCloud will operate as the No. 2 wide receiver alongside Drake London until Mooney is healthy enough to play.
Sep 28, 2025 3:39 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) is questionable to return against the Washington Commanders in Week 4. He exited during the second half and caught just one pass for 15 yards before his departure. The 27-year-old has seen mixed results this season, as his usage was underwhelming in Week 2 and the start of Week 4. However, he was heavily involved last week, converting 11 targets into four catches. What seemed like a potential ascension into a 1B role for Mooney has been halted as he now battles a hamstring injury. In the meantime, Kyle Pitts and Ray-Ray McCloud will operate as some of the supplementary pass catchers behind Drake London.
Sep 28, 2025 3:08 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney did not practice Friday, but it was a rest day for the veteran receiver, not injury-related. Mooney led the team in targets in Week 3 with 11, but was only able to turn it into four catches for 44 scoreless yards. The 27-year-old likely won't garner double-digit targets again this week, but the good news is that he'll take on the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Tre Tucker was able to produce eight catches for 145 yards and three touchdowns in this matchup last week, and the speedy Mooney could do similar damage downfield. The 5-foot-11 wideout owned the highest aDOT on the team in 2024 of 12.3 (Drake London was second with 10.8) and also had the most plays of 20 yards or more with 21 (London had 12). Hopefully Michael Penix Jr. will rebound from his poor showing last week and can feed his receivers the ball. That could be a tall order, though, and Mooney shapes up as a WR4/Flex play with some upside in Week 4.
Sep 27, 2025 10:58 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney drew 11 targets in Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers, three more than No. 1 receiver Drake London. Unfortunately, he was only able to haul in four of those targets, tallying 44 yards in the process and no scores. The 27-year-old's involvement is encouraging, but it seems that after three weeks, Michael Penix Jr.'s efficiency (47.9 QBR - 20th) and short passes (6.1 yards per attempt - 24th) are going to limit the entire receiving corps in terms of receptions, yardage, and touchdowns, at least in the short term. On occasion last season, Mooney outtargeted London, but he earned double-digit targets just one time in 16 games played (compared to eight times for London), so this type of target share should not be expected going forward. Nevertheless, it appears the Tulane product is fully healthy after missing Week 1 with a shoulder injury, and he should settle in as an every-week PPR Flex option at a minimum. The 5-foot-11 wideout gets a favorable home matchup in Week 4 against the Commanders in what should be a competitive game, as Washington is only 1.5-point favorites early in the week.
Sep 23, 2025 9:30 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was a full participant in practice on Friday and heads into the weekend without an injury designation. The 27-year-old missed Week 1 with a shoulder injury, but was back out there in Week 2, reeling in two of his four targets for 20 yards. No pass catcher had more than five targets in that contest, so Mooney's four targets represented a 19.0 percent target share, which was right around his 19.9 percent target share from 2024. The sixth-year pro has had limited game action with Michael Penix Jr., having played in only three of his five career starts dating back to last season, but he's garnered at least four targets in each of them. Although Mooney was absent from the Week 18 matchup between these two teams last season, Penix did throw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns, completing big chunk plays, which is what Mooney excels at. Look for Mooney to put up more respectable numbers this week than he did a week ago, with a chance to break off a long touchdown catch, but with just six red zone targets all of 2024, he's typically not an option when they get in close. In a game that the Falcons may lean on the run again as well, the 5-foot-11 wideout settles into the WR4/5 range with some upside in PPR leagues.
Sep 19, 2025 11:06 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice after he was listed as limited on Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, according to Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. Mooney's shoulder injury kept him from playing in the Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he was able to play in last week's win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night while playing a healthy 86 percent of the offensive snaps. The 27-year-old was targeted only four times, though, and caught two passes for 20 yards. The Falcons' offense didn't have to open up the passing attack in an easy win over Minnesota, so none of their pass-catchers had a good day. Mooney should be available in a Week 3 divisional matchup against the Carolina Panthers in another game in which he might not see much work. Fantasy managers should consider Mooney a low-upside WR4/flex in his second game of the year.
Sep 18, 2025 5:09 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Mooney missed most of training camp and Week 1 due to a shoulder issue. He made his season debut last week, but was mostly quiet on the field. He hauled in two of his four targets for 20 yards in the victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The fact he was a limited participant on Wednesday could be the Falcons being cautious. Fantasy managers should check back on Thursday and Friday to see if his status changes at all ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The veteran wideout should be rostered in most 12-team formats despite a slow start.
Sep 17, 2025 9:39 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was a full participant in practice on Friday after being limited earlier in the week, and heads into Sunday night's matchup with the Vikings without an injury designation. The 27-year-old should slide back into his role as No. 2 receiver behind Drake London (shoulder), who also practiced fully on Friday. Mooney owned a solid 21.3 percent target share last season with the same receiving corps, although much of that was with Kirk Cousins under center. In the two games he played with Michael Penix Jr. at the helm, Mooney's target share dropped to 17.7 percent. Going up against a tough run defense, the Falcons may prefer to attack Minnesota through the air, but with plenty of receiving options at their disposal and Mooney potentially getting eased back into action, the sixth-year pro should be viewed as a high-end WR4/Flex play in Week 2 with some slight upside in PPR formats.
Sep 13, 2025 10:47 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Drake London (shoulder) and Darnell Mooney (shoulder) were both listed as limited participants for the second straight day in practice on Thursday. London injured his shoulder in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Mooney was inactive for the season opener. It sounds like they could both be available on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, but they could draw questionable tags on Friday if they are unable to upgrade to full practices. Head coach Raheem Morris said earlier this week that he expects London to play this weekend, but it's not a guarantee. A questionable tag would make London, normally a must-start WR1, much more risky going into Sunday night. London was heavily involved in Week 1 before getting hurt, catching eight of 15 targets for 55 yards.
Sep 11, 2025 5:51 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that wide receivers Drake London (shoulder) and Darnell Mooney (shoulder) will both practice on Wednesday, per ESPN's Marc Raimondi. Mooney missed Week 1 with a shoulder injury he suffered in training camp, while London suffered a shoulder sprain in the fourth quarter of the team's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Both players will likely be limited practice participants early in the week, but it's still a positive sign that both will be on the field on Wednesday. The Falcons have a tough matchup in Week 2 as they travel to Minnesota to play the Vikings on Sunday night. Assuming both receivers can play, London is a must-start fantasy wide receiver, while Mooney profiles as a low-end WR4/flex option.
Sep 10, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) did not play in Week 1 due to a shoulder injury he suffered during training camp. However, Mooney was listed as questionable coming into the game on Sunday and could be a player for fantasy managers to target heading into Week 2. Top Falcons wide receiver Drake London (shoulder) sprained his shoulder in Week 1 and is considered day-to-day due to the injury. If London were to end up missing Week 2 and Mooney were to return, Mooney would be the clear top wide receiver target for Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Penix Jr. attempted 42 passes and threw for 298 yards in Week 1, so even if London is healthy, Mooney should have a chance to play a fantasy-relevant role. Where available, he should be added in all fantasy leagues with 10 or more teams.
Sep 9, 2025 12:02 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. He had been listed as questionable after being a limited participant in three consecutive practices. The 27-year-old is looking to build on an impressive 2024 campaign in which he caught 64 passes for 992 yards and five touchdowns, and he likely would have eclipsed 1,000 yards last season if not for missing the season finale due to injury. His quest to top last season's statistics will have to wait at least one week, as Mooney isn't quite healthy enough to play in the 2025 season opener. Drake London and Kyle Pitts project as Michael Penix Jr.'s top options in the passing attack, while Ray-Ray McCloud III should step up into the No. 2 wide receiver role with Mooney sidelined.
Sep 7, 2025 11:39 AM EST
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