Who Should I Start? Darnell Mooney or Jalen Coker

Tuesday, November 4, 4:53 PM

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.

Monday, November 3, 12:46 PM

Wide receiver Jalen Coker was a non-factor in the Carolina Panthers' Week 9 stunning triumph over the Green Bay Packers by a score of 16-13. The Panthers' WR caught his only target for nine yards despite playing on 66% of snaps for the second straight week. Carolina's defense shone, and the Panthers relied more on the running game on offense. Xavier Legette was injured and will be evaluated for a concussion. If Legette is unable to play next week, Coker will be in line for increased snaps, which could result in more targets. In Week 10, the Panthers will face the New Orleans Saints, who are coming off one of their worst games against wide receivers this season. They allowed 167 yards and three touchdowns to the Rams' WRs. Although Coker continues to see many reps and has a seemingly good matchup next week, fantasy players can consider cutting him ahead of Week 10. Coker has not shown any promise yet to exploit a favorable matchup.