Darnell Mooney
26-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
4
YDS
103
TD
1
AVG
25.8
TAR
10
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
RANKS
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.
ANALYSIS
Mooney shared the team lead in targets with Drake London while setting the pace in receiving yards. The speedster got there with three chunk plays through the air, beginning with a 41-yard touchdown grab late in the third quarter. Mooney tacked on catches of 21 and 26 yards on back-to-back plays in Atlanta's game-winning fourth-quarter drive, helping set up an eventual decisive touchdown reception by Drake London. Mooney appears to have plenty of room to grow within Zac Robinson's scheme and clearly is developing some chemistry with Kirk Cousins, affording the fifth-year pro plenty of momentum heading into a Week 3 home showdown against the Chiefs on Sunday night.
Mooney shared the team lead in targets with Drake London while setting the pace in receiving yards. The speedster got there with three chunk plays through the air, beginning with a 41-yard touchdown grab late in the third quarter. Mooney tacked on catches of 21 and 26 yards on back-to-back plays in Atlanta's game-winning fourth-quarter drive, helping set up an eventual decisive touchdown reception by Drake London. Mooney appears to have plenty of room to grow within Zac Robinson's scheme and clearly is developing some chemistry with Kirk Cousins, affording the fifth-year pro plenty of momentum heading into a Week 3 home showdown against the Chiefs on Sunday night.
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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
53.7Air Yards Per Snap
1.53% Team Air Yards
42.3%% Team Targets
19.6%Avg Depth of Target
16.1 YdsCatch Rate
40.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
9.8% Targeted On Route
38.5%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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vs Chiefs
Sunday, Sep 22nd at 8:20PM
Overall QB Rating Against
96.4
Cornerbacks
87.3
Safeties
87.6
Linebackers
129.4
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2024 Darnell Mooney Split Stats
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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.
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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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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Joining Kirk Cousins in Atlanta
Mooney and the Falcons have reached agreement on a three-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Not playing in finale
Mooney (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Still not practicing
Mooney (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.
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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.