Darnell Mooney
26-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
24
YDS
330
TD
3
AVG
13.8
TAR
40
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
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Standout night in OT victory
Mooney brought in nine of 16 targets for 105 yards and two touchdowns in the Falcons' 36-30 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Thursday night.
ANALYSIS
Mooney led the Falcons in receiving touchdowns and targets on the night while checking in second in catches and receiving yards to Drake London. The speedster found the end zone from 24 and 12 yards out in the second and fourth quarters, respectively, his second and third touchdowns of the season and Atlanta tenure. However, as good as Mooney's night was, it could have been marred by a drop of a very catchable third-down pass just past the midway point of the fourth quarter that was followed by a blocked Younghoe Koo field-goal attempt. Ultimately, the Falcons' victory and Mooney's 17-yard grab on his team's game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter helped ensure the gaffe would be insignificant, and the fifth-year pro appears to have burgeoning chemistry with Kirk Cousins heading into a Week 6 road contest against the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 13.
Mooney led the Falcons in receiving touchdowns and targets on the night while checking in second in catches and receiving yards to Drake London. The speedster found the end zone from 24 and 12 yards out in the second and fourth quarters, respectively, his second and third touchdowns of the season and Atlanta tenure. However, as good as Mooney's night was, it could have been marred by a drop of a very catchable third-down pass just past the midway point of the fourth quarter that was followed by a blocked Younghoe Koo field-goal attempt. Ultimately, the Falcons' victory and Mooney's 17-yard grab on his team's game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter helped ensure the gaffe would be insignificant, and the fifth-year pro appears to have burgeoning chemistry with Kirk Cousins heading into a Week 6 road contest against the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 13.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Darnell Mooney's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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Air Yards Per Game
76.5Air Yards Per Snap
1.07% Team Air Yards
35.2%% Team Targets
21.4%Avg Depth of Target
12.8 YdsCatch Rate
37.5%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.7% Targeted On Route
32.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Buccaneers pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
64.2
Cornerbacks
55.4
Safeties
62.9
Linebackers
96.1
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Measurables Review
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How do Darnell Mooney's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
5' 11"Weight
177 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 was a fantastic fifth-round pick by Chicago in 2020, going for 631 yards on 98 targets (6.4 YPT) as a rookie and 1,055 on 140 looks (7.5 YPT) the following season. He then took a step back last year, despite having career highs for catch rate (65.6 percent) and YPT (8.1). The first problem was a lack of volume -- 5.1 targets per game -- in a subpar offense that attempted the fewest passes in the league. Then came a severe ankle injury in late November, which held Mooney out for the final five games and required surgery. The 25-year-old should be healthy for training camp, but his window to operate as a No. 1 receiver seemingly closed with Chicago's offseason trade for DJ Moore. That's a good thing for the team, considered Mooney was miscast as a No. 1. He ran a 4.38 40 at the 2020 combine, but at only 5-10, 176. Moore is about 35 pounds heavier, nearly as fast and only half a year older, with a trio of 1,000-yard seasons to his name. Both have a chance to experience quality QB play for the first time in their careers, with Justin Fields entering his third season after major signs of progress in Year 2.
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Continues to be involved
Mooney caught three of six targets for 56 yards during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints.
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Stays hot with eight receptions
Mooney hauled in all eight of his targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 22-17 loss to Kansas CIty.
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Shows off big-play flair Monday
Mooney brought in three of seven targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 22-21 win over the Eagles on Monday night.
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Quiet in Falcons debut
Mooney caught one of three targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
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Locked in for key role
The Falcons figure to be heavily reliant on Mooney and Drake London at wide receiver this coming season, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
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Showing chemistry with Cousins
Mooney was Kirk Cousins' favorite target in Friday's training camp practice, as the two offseason free-agent acquisitions have built a nice early rapport, per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
Mooney and Cousins connected for five catches Friday, while no other player caught more than two passes from Cousins. Both Mooney and Cousins joined the Falcons in the offseason, and the former Bears wide receiver is trying to earn a prominent role in an offense that also includes wide receiver Drake London, running back Bijan Robinson and tight end Kyle Pitts. Even if Mooney ultimately slots in behind those three in terms of usage, he has at least pulled away from the competition for a starting spot on the outside opposite London.
Mooney and Cousins connected for five catches Friday, while no other player caught more than two passes from Cousins. Both Mooney and Cousins joined the Falcons in the offseason, and the former Bears wide receiver is trying to earn a prominent role in an offense that also includes wide receiver Drake London, running back Bijan Robinson and tight end Kyle Pitts. Even if Mooney ultimately slots in behind those three in terms of usage, he has at least pulled away from the competition for a starting spot on the outside opposite London.