Who Should I Start? Darnell Mooney or Rashod Bateman

Monday, November 18, 12:07 PM

The early prognosis on Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) is that the hamstring injury he suffered in the Week 11 blowout loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday is not serious, according to a source. Mooney could go for some testing on Monday, but the 27-year-old's injury comes at a good time with the Falcons heading into their bye in Week 12. Barring a setback with his hamstring once he resumes practicing, Mooney should have a good shot to be available for the team's Week 13 game on Dec. 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Before leaving on Sunday, Mooney caught two of four targets for only 27 yards on a day in which the Broncos defense completely shut down Atlanta's offense. Things probably won't get any easier for Mooney and the Falcons offense coming out of their bye in Week 13 against a stout Chargers D.

Saturday, November 23, 6:26 PM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Bateman popped up on the injury report on Friday due to a knee issue. However, Bateman was removed on Saturday after getting in a full practice session. The 24-year-old was quiet last week with only two receptions for 30 yards in the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bateman has seen five or more targets in three of his last four games. He should have some flex appeal for this Monday Night contest.