1 DAY AGO • AJC.COM
DARNELL MOONEY #1 - WIDE RECEIVER - ATLANTA FALCONS
992 YDS •
64 REC •
5 TD
992 YDS
64 REC
5 TD
Falcons' Darnell Mooney wins PFWA's 'Good Guy Award' Mooney just completed his first season with the Falcons. He was available regularly during the open media sessions, was kind with his time a...
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Inactive for Week 18 Mooney (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Mooney landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a shoulder injury and sat out Friday's session. He was given a questionable tag, and head coach Raheem Morris said the wideout would be a game-time decision. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Saturday night that Mooney was a longshot to play Sunday, so this update comes as no surprise. Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge are candidates for increased snaps behind Drake London, while Kyle Pitts could also see a few more targets after catching rookie QB Michael Penix's first career TD pass against the Commanders to send last week's game into OT.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Long shot to play Sunday Mooney (shoulder) is considered a long shot to play Sunday against the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact It's an uphill battle for Mooney to play, Rapoport added, though Mooney has yet to be ruled out for the regular-season finale. Mooney was added to the Falcons' injury report Thursday and was eventually listed as questionable. If Mooney is unable to play, KhaDarel Hodge would be in line for elevated snaps alongside Drake London and Ray-Ray McCloud at wideout.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
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JANUARY 3 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
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JANUARY 3 • SI.COM
Questionable for key Week 18 game Mooney (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Mooney popped up on the injury report Thursday due to a shoulder injury, and the injury will cast doubt on the wide receiver's ability to suit up for the regular-season finale. Atlanta needs a win and a Tampa Bay loss against the Saints to win the NFC South and sneak into the playoffs, so Mooney will be motivated to suit up in his usual starting role on the outside if possible.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons are leaning on rookie QB Penix as they try to protect fading playoff hopes against Panthers
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start as the Atlanta Falcons try to protect their playoff hopes against the Carolina PanthersJANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with shoulder issue Mooney practiced on a limited basis Thursday due to a shoulder injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Both Mooney and Drake London (knee, LP) were added to Atlanta's injury report Thursday, leaving a cloud over the state of the receiving corps in the middle of Week 18 prep. Friday's report will provide a sense of both player's availability ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie QBs Nix, Penix denied major moments by head coaches' curious calls in waning minutes
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Struggles on five targets Mooney finished with two receptions on five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Commanders.
Impact Mooney failed to replicate last week's healthy receiving line in Sunday's narrow loss to Washington. The veteran wideout has alternated strong and poor fantasy scores in the five games since returning from Atlanta's Week 12 bye. Mooney did notch his second 1,000-yard season in Sunday's loss, and he should serve a high-floor option in fantasy for Week 18 against the Panthers next Sunday.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons run out of time to control their path to the playoffs after mismanaging the clock
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Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 17: Anthony Richardson, Antonio Gibson, Darnell Mooney among breakout picks | Sporting News Struggling with setting your Week 17 lineup? Check out three under-the-radar players from each position that you should be considering getti...
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Leading receiver with rookie at QB Mooney caught five of six targets for 82 yards in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Giants.
Impact While the Falcons' passing game took a back seat to Bijan Robinson and the team's defense in Michael Penix's first NFL start, Mooney still posted respectable numbers and led Atlanta in receiving yards. He also tied with Drake London (hamstring) for the lead in receptions, although the latter made a late exit from the game. It was a reassuring rebound from Mooney after he failed to catch a pass in Week 15 -- Kirk Cousins' last start. The veteran wideout sits only 45 yards short of reaching 1,000 on the season for the second time in his career. He will try to build more chemistry with his new QB in Week 17 against the Commanders.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Leading receiver with rookie at QB Mooney caught five of six targets for 82 yards in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Giants.
Impact While the Falcons' passing game took a back seat to Bijan Robinson and the team's defense in Michael Penix's first NFL start, Mooney still posted respectable numbers and led Atlanta in receiving yards. he also tied with Drake London (hamstring) for the lead in receptions, although the latter did make a late exit from the game. It was a reassuring rebound from Mooney after he failed to catch a pass at all in Week 15, Kirk Cousins' last start, and the veteran wideout sits only 45 yards short of reaching 1,000 on the season for the second time in his career. He will try to build more chemistry with his new QB in Week 17 against the Commanders.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Penix Jr.'s 22-yard fastball hits Mooney right on the numbers along sideline Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.s 22-yard dart is grabbed by wide receiver Darnell Mooney.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
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DECEMBER 21, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
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DECEMBER 20, 2024 • SI.COM
No catches in Week 15 Mooney failed to secure his lone target in Monday's 15-9 win over the Raiders.
Impact Mooney was a complete nonfactor in Week 15 despite playing 91 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps against the Raiders. Monday's game marked the first time in which the veteran wideout failed to record a single reception in a contest this season. The Falcons' passing attack continues to struggle with Kirk Cousins under center, as he completed just 11 of 17 passes in the game. Mooney will look to bounce back in Week 16 against the vulnerable Giants secondary, though he'll be on the receiving end of passes from rookie signal caller Michael Penix, as the Falcons announced Tuesday that Penix will be the team's starting quarterback moving forward.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No catches in Week 15 Mooney failed to secure his lone target in Monday's 15-9 win over the Raiders.
Impact Mooney was a complete non-factor in Week 15 despite playing 91 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps against the Raiders. Monday's game marked the first time in which the veteran wideout failed to record a single reception in a contest this season. The Falcons' passing attack has continued to struggle with Kirk Cousins under center, as he completed just 11 of 17 passes in the game. Mooney will look to bounce back in Week 16 against the vulnerable Giants secondary, though he'll be on the receiving end of passes from rookie signal caller Michael Penix, as the Falcons announced Tuesday that Penix will be the team's starting quarterback moving forward.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons bench QB Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr.
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DECEMBER 16, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
Logs full practice Mooney (foot) was a full practice participant Friday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The quick upgrade from limited participation to full confirms Mooney will be ready for Monday's game at Las Vegas. He was one of the few Falcons to thrive Week 14, catching six of seven targets for 142 yards in a 42-21 loss at Minnesota.
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
