2024 Receiving Stats
REC
21
YDS
323
TD
1
AVG
15.4
TAR
50
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
A move from Chicago to Atlanta served Mooney well, even though fellow 2024 free-agent signing Kirk Cousins was a bust. Mooney's production surprisingly was neck and neck with Drake London's for most of the season, up until the final few weeks when London caught fire with Michael Penix at QB (and Mooney missed Week 18 with a shoulder injury). The injury cost him his second 1,000-yard season -- something he'd previously done in 2021, with 1,055 yards on 141 targets in a terrible Chicago offense -- following a pair of sub-500-yard years in 2022 and 2023. While not strictly used as a deep threat, Mooney had career highs for YPR (15.5), YPT (9.0) and aDOT (12.5), with his sub-4.4 speed in a 177-pound frame making for a nice contrast alongside the hulking London. It'll be those two spearheading Atlanta's passing game again, aided by TE Kyle Pitts, RB Bijan Robinson and a strong offensive line, which leaves Penix and incumbent offensive coordinator Zac Robinson as the major question marks. The other big question for Mooney personally is health, after a shoulder injury suffered at the start of training camp kept him off the field through the preseason. Falcons coach Raheem Morris sounded unsure if Mooney will be ready for Week 1, potentially leaving the team thin at a position with unexciting options beyond London and Mooney. Read Past Outlooks
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Five targets in London's absence
Mooney caught two of five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Mooney led all Falcons wide receivers in targets but finished third on the team in that category behind Kyle Pitts (eight) and Bijan Robinson (seven) as Atlanta played without top wide receiver Drake London (knee) for a second consecutive game. Mooney had 74 yards and a touchdown in the first game London missed, but that performance was fueled by a 49-yard touchdown catch. If London remains sidelined in Week 14, Mooney would likely remain the de facto top wide receiver for the Falcons against Seattle's talented secondary.
Mooney led all Falcons wide receivers in targets but finished third on the team in that category behind Kyle Pitts (eight) and Bijan Robinson (seven) as Atlanta played without top wide receiver Drake London (knee) for a second consecutive game. Mooney had 74 yards and a touchdown in the first game London missed, but that performance was fueled by a 49-yard touchdown catch. If London remains sidelined in Week 14, Mooney would likely remain the de facto top wide receiver for the Falcons against Seattle's talented secondary.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Darnell Mooney's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
73.3Air Yards Per Snap
1.41% Team Air Yards
24.3%% Team Targets
13.7%Avg Depth of Target
14.7 YdsCatch Rate
42.0%Drop Rate
8.0%Avg Yds After Catch
2.1% Targeted On Route
17.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
65.2
Cornerbacks
66.3
Safeties
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Linebackers
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Measurables Review
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How do Darnell Mooney's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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5' 11"Weight
180 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.38 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
124 inBench Press
9 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
30.88 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Mooney signed with the Falcons in free agency after spending the first four years of his career in Chicago. He'll likely be a full-time outside receiver and deep threat across from Drake London, joining an offense that otherwise lacks WR depth for new QB Kirk Cousins and new coordinator Zac Robinson. Back in 2021, Mooney had 1,055 yards and four touchdowns on 140 targets when forced into a No. 1 receiver role for the Bears. In the two years and 27 games since, Mooney has 907 yards and three TDs on 122 targets, with a severe leg injury and a run-heavy offense in Chicago having limited his involvement. The move to Atlanta gives him his best chance yet for efficient per-target production, though he's unlikely to ever match the massive volume from 2021 again.
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Rips off long TD on Sunday
Mooney had three receptions on as many targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints.
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Targeted seven times in Week 11
Mooney caught three of seven targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Panthers.
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Back in Sunday's game
Mooney (ribs) returned to Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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Injures ribs Sunday
Mooney suffered a rib injury during Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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One catch in win
Mooney caught one of eight targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 31-25 loss to the Colts.
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Contract decision looming
Mooney will need to play well down the stretch to stick on the Falcons' roster in 2026, Marc Raimondi of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Mooney has dealt with a wide range of injuries this season, the most serious of which was a fractured collarbone that sidelined him for most of training camp. That could explain his down year -- he has only 21 catches for 323 yards and one touchdown through 10 games -- as could poor quarterback play. Mooney is due $18 million in 2026, and he hasn't delivered results worth nearly that amount in 2025. If the Falcons cut him, Mooney would carry an $11 million dead-cap hit.
Mooney has dealt with a wide range of injuries this season, the most serious of which was a fractured collarbone that sidelined him for most of training camp. That could explain his down year -- he has only 21 catches for 323 yards and one touchdown through 10 games -- as could poor quarterback play. Mooney is due $18 million in 2026, and he hasn't delivered results worth nearly that amount in 2025. If the Falcons cut him, Mooney would carry an $11 million dead-cap hit.