Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney was a non-factor again in Week 9's 24-23 loss to the Patriots, earning just two targets, which resulted in one catch for 15 yards. It was the second straight game with one reception and the third time this season. The 28-year-old played every single offensive snap on Sunday, so his lack of production is all the more glaring. So far this season, the veteran receiver has registered 0.15 targets per route run, putting him in a range with the likes of Matthew Golden and Rashod Bateman. Aside from an 11-target, four-catch performance in Week 3, the 5-foot-11 wideout has tallied a total of eight catches on 16 targets for 129 yards and no scores in the five other contests in which he played. Whether it is his injury history piling up or Michael Penix Jr. simply sticking to shorter routes -- or a combination of both -- Mooney doesn't look startable in fantasy leagues right now. A favorable matchup on paper awaits Mooney in Week 10 against a beatable Colts pass defense, but Tuesday's addition of Sauce Gardner from the Jets should enhance their ability to defend the pass.
Nov 4, 2025 4:53 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) closed out the week with full participation in practice on Friday and heads into Sunday without an injury designation. The 28-year-old was able to muster just one grab on four targets last week despite Drake London (hip) missing the contest with an injury. The veteran receiver has failed to produce consistently this year, catching two passes or fewer in three of the five games he's played in, and has yet to find the end zone. With Bijan Robinson's expanded role in the passing attack in 2025 and Kyle Pitts Sr. finding consistency, Mooney has been pushed down in the pass-catcher pecking order. With London likely to see a lot of cornerback Christian Gonzalez, things could open up a bit for Mooney, but the Pats have limited opposing offenses to 194.7 pass yards per game over the last three games (ninth-fewest) and just 18.3 points per game on the season (fourth-fewest), leaving Mooney as an unexciting WR4/Flex for Week 9.
Nov 1, 2025 1:02 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said on Wednesday that he expects wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring, shoulder) to take "major steps forward" in his play going forward after dealing with hamstring and shoulder injuries this year, according to Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. It certainly didn't happen in last week's upset loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 8, when Mooney caught only one of his four targets for 11 yards. It was especially disappointing, with Drake London (hip) out due to injury, but it also came with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins making his first start of the year, with Michael Penix Jr. (knee) sidelined. If London is back this weekend against the New England Patriots, fantasy managers will most likely be avoiding Mooney as a WR4/flex option after he has put up two one-catch performances in his last three games.
Oct 29, 2025 1:07 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney caught one of his four targets for 11 yards in their 34-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Mooney was set up for a potential big game with No. 1 wide receiver Drake London (hip) ruled out, but Atlanta struggled to sustain any offense as veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins filled in for an injured Michael Penix Jr. (knee). Mooney finished a distant third on the team in targets, with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. leading the way with nine and veteran wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge coming in right behind him with eight targets. Mooney is a name to watch on the waiver wire despite the down game because of the injury to London. His status will be updated in the coming days. If he's sidelined again for Week 9 against the New England Patriots, Mooney should be in line for additional targets and could also benefit from Penix's potential return for the road matchup.
Oct 27, 2025 9:57 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Mooney was able to play in Week 7 after not practicing on Friday of last week, so his limited participation in practice every day this week is a positive sign for his chances to suit up in Week 8. It also appears that veteran Kirk Cousins will be the starting QB for the Falcons on Sunday, with Michael Penix Jr. (knee) recovering from a bone bruise. It's been a quiet season for the 27-year-old wideout when he has played this season, catching 10 of 21 targets for 147 yards in four games. In 14 games with Cousins last season, Mooney averaged almost seven targets per game, posting four receptions for 62 yards on average to go with five total touchdowns. He's ranked as RotoBaller's WR36 in PPR for Week 8, making him a solid flex play in a good matchup.
Oct 25, 2025 10:17 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. It has been an injury plagued first half of the season for Mooney who has only played in four games so far. He posted a decent game last week where he hauled in three receptions for 68 yards in the loss to the San Francisco 49ers. His status is worth monitoring throughout the week, but he hasn't been a consistent option when healthy. His absence would likely just mean an increased workload for Drake London and Kyle Pitts Sr. for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.
Oct 22, 2025 9:39 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney led the team in receiving yards in Week 7's loss to San Francisco, his first game action since Week 4 after missing time with a hamstring injury. Mooney caught three of his five targets for 68 yards, but was fourth on the team in targets behind Drake London, Kyle Pitts Sr., and Bijan Robinson. Mooney should continue to see more opportunities as he works his way back from injury. He draws a favorable Week 8 matchup against a Dolphins defense that has allowed the third-most points in the league through seven games.
Oct 22, 2025 9:19 AM EST
In his first game action since Week 4 due to injury, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney was the team's leading receiver in Sunday night's 20-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, catching three of his five targets for 68 yards. While his 68 yards led the team on a night where Atlanta's offense was stuck in the mud, Mooney's targets were third behind receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. Most of the 27-year-old's production came on a 38-yard hookup with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. late in the second quarter. Mooney and the Falcons' passing game have a get-right matchup upcoming this Sunday against the 1-6 Miami Dolphins, but he figures to continue to be an inconsistent boom/bust WR4/flex for fantasy football managers. Mooney has caught only 10 of his 21 targets through four games this year for 147 yards, and he has yet to find the end zone. He's currently rostered in just 29% of Yahoo leagues. Don't rule him out as a decent flex streamer this week with six teams on bye.
Oct 21, 2025 12:38 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday night's contest against the San Francisco 49ers. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction ahead of kickoff. Indeed, Mooney will suit up for his first game since Week 4. The 27-year-old has appeared in just three games during an injury-riddled 2025 campaign, catching seven passes for 79 yards. Mooney came up just shy of 1,000 yards last season, and there was plenty of optimism about his upside this year following a full offseason with Michael Penix Jr. as his starter. However, injuries have ruined that optimism, and it would now take a miracle for Mooney to come close to 1,000 yards again. He does still have WR3/flex upside, but it'll be tough for managers to justify starting him until he can produce consistently.
Oct 19, 2025 7:01 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) is expected to suit up for Sunday night's matchup with the 49ers despite not practicing on Friday and only getting in two limited sessions earlier in the week. The 27-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in Week 4 and missed Week 6 despite having a bye to get healthy in Week 5, so even though coach Raheem Morris has stated that he believes Mooney will play, it will be hard to trust the sixth-year wideout for fantasy. If he ultimately plays, the Tulane product will take on a San Francisco defense that has been very susceptible to the pass as of late, allowing the fourth-most passing yards per game over the last three weeks without pass rusher Nick Bosa (knee) and linebacker Fred Warner (ankle), who are both out for the season. Mooney has plenty of competition for targets in this offense, with Drake London, Kyle Pitts Sr., and Bijan Robinson accounting for nearly 70 percent of the target share in 2025, leaving the veteran receiver as a risky WR5 this week. With it being the Sunday night game as well, fantasy managers may want to consider other options in the event he's ruled out prior to game time.
Oct 19, 2025 1:11 AM EST
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
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