Who Should I Start? Darnell Mooney or Caleb Williams

Tuesday, September 9, 12:02 PM

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.

Tuesday, September 9, 12:47 AM

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completed 21 of 35 passes for 210 yards with one touchdown in a 27-24 loss against the Vikings. He also rushed for 58 yards on six carries with a touchdown. It was a smooth start for Williams and the new Bears offense under head coach Ben Johnson as they marched down the field for a touchdown on their opening drive. However, their offense scored only three points over their next nine drives. The run game with D'Andre Swift was largely inefficient, and Williams mostly took what the defense gave him. Williams found Rome Odunze for a touchdown right late in the fourth quarter to close the lead to three, but it was not enough. On a positive note, Williams looked very smooth and fast as a runner tonight, which is a key part of his fantasy appeal. It was a decent season debut for Williams as he builds his understanding of Johnson's offense, and he should be viewed as a low-end QB1 for fantasy purposes with his dual-threat ability.