Kirk Cousins, one of Tom Brady’s 3 Stars of Week 5, cements spot as Falcons' QB1
Kirk Cousins' team-record 509-yard game made him one of Tom Brady's 3 Stars of Week 5, and quieted any concerns about the veteran QB.OCTOBER 9
DARNELL MOONEY #1 - WIDE RECEIVER - ATLANTA FALCONS
711 YDS •
48 REC •
5 TD
711 YDS
48 REC
5 TD
Tolbert, Mooney among 5 must-start Week 6 fantasy football wide receivers Jalen Tolbert and Darnell Mooney are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler’s five must-start wide receivers for Week 6 of the fantasy f...
OCTOBER 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Drake London & Darnell Mooney put on a CLINIC during Thursday Night Football vs. Bucs | Film Review The Atlanta Falcons Wide Receivers put on a show against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. DJ Shockley is back to break d...
OCTOBER 8 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Drake London, Darnell Mooney showed the 1-2 punch they offer the Falcons The Falcons’ starting wide receivers each had more than 100 yards receiving in Week 5 – a first in Atlanta since 2020.
OCTOBER 7 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Every Darnell Mooney catch from 2-TD game vs. Buccaneers | Week 5
OCTOBER 4 • YOUTUBE
Every Darnell Mooney catch from 2-TD game vs. Buccaneers Week 5 Watch every catch from Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney's 2-touchdown game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5 of the 202...
OCTOBER 4 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
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.
Impact 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 battle against the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 13.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Cousins rips 17-yard dart to Mooney to put WR above 100-yard mark Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins rips 17-yard dart to wide receiver Darnell Mooney to put WR above 100-yard mark.
OCTOBER 4 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Darnell Mooney catches for a 12-yard Touchdown vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Darnell Mooney catches for a 12-yard Touchdown vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 10/03/2024
OCTOBER 4 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Cousins' TD dime to Mooney looks even better on 'TNF' Prime Vision Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins' touchdown dime to wide receiver Darnell Mooney looks even better on "Thursday Night Football" Prim...
OCTOBER 4 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons pull out a win that puts a much more positive spin on their opening month
Kirk Cousins knows how important it is for the Atlanta Falcons to pull out a win against the New Orleans SaintsSEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continues to be involved Mooney caught three of six targets for 56 yards during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints.
Impact After a quiet Week 1, Mooney has been a critical part of the Falcons' passing attack, racking up 14 receptions on 21 targets over the last three weeks. The veteran wideout has averaged 15.0 yards per catch thus far, which would be a career-high mark. Former top-ten picks Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts should theoretically lead Atlanta's offense every week, but that hasn't always been the case. Pitts didn't record a reception on three targets, while Robinson had only one more touch than backup RB Tyler Allgeier on Sunday. It appears like Kirk Cousins has developed a nice rapport with Mooney, and that should continue moving forward, especially if the Falcons find themselves behind in games and resort to a pass-happy script. Cousins threw a season-high 35 passes versus New Orleans, averaging 29.8 attempts per game.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Back to reality for the Saints after another close loss, this one to the Falcons
The first two weeks of the season, the New Orleans Saints looked unbeatableSEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kirk Cousins with a pass completion to Darnell Mooney for a 36-yard Gain vs. New Orleans Saints Kirk Cousins with a pass completion to Darnell Mooney for a 36-yard gain.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Chase Young lassos Darnell Mooney for authoritative TFL | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 4 New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young brings down Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney for a 4-yard loss in Week 4 of the 202...
SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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.
Impact Mooney kept his momentum rolling following last week's 3-88-1 receiving line with a flawless receiving performance in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. The newly-signed Falcon brought his season numbers up to 12-169-1 through three weeks, making him a definite deep-league option while likely enticing managers in shallower formats currently viewing Mooney on the waiver wire. Another strong fantasy game from the former Chicago wideout against the Saints on Sunday would likely generate even more fantasy buzz as we inch towards the quarter-point of the season.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Cousins works progression for 26-yard strike to Darnell Mooney Cousins works progression for 26-yard strike to Darnell Mooney.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons Receivers Darnell Mooney, Drake London Breaking Out with Kirk Cousins Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Darnell Mooney and Drake London reap early rewards of veteran QB play in victory against Philadelphia Eagles.
SEPTEMBER 18 • SI.COM
Falcons rally to beat Eagles after Saquon Barkley's late drop: 'I let my team down'
Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London to give the Falcons a 22-21 win over the Eagles.SEPTEMBER 17
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.
Impact 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 grabs 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 grab by Drake London. Mooney appears to have plenty of room to grow within Zac Robinson's scheme and is clearly 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.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons WR Darnell Mooney catches second-half TD vs. Eagles WATCH: Falcons QB Kirk Cousins throws 41-yard TD pass to WR Darnell Mooney
SEPTEMBER 17 • USATODAY.COM
Can't-Miss Play: Kirk Cousins throws TD pass to Darnell Mooney vs. Eagles in MNF Quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a deep pass up the middle to wide receiver Darnell Mooney for 42 42-yard touchdown during Monday Night Footb...
SEPTEMBER 17 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons regain lead against Eagles behind maximum effort from Darnell Mooney | Sporting News Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris choosing to go for it on 4th & 4 from the ATL 47-yard line will be the make-or-break decision tonig...
SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Quiet in Falcons debut Mooney caught one of three targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Mooney operated as the No. 2 wideout, playing 53 of 56 offensive snaps. However, Mooney and Drake London (two receptions for 15 yards) were kept quiet, as Ray-Ray McCloud led Atlanta's wideouts in receiving. Mooney's snap share is promising, but the Falcons' offense will need to find their rhythm for Mooney to generate fantasy-relevant numbers. This was Kirk Cousins' first game since his Achilles injury, as the veteran surprisingly didn't see any action during the preseason. Cousins' comfort level in OC Zac Robinson's scheme will likely be the key factor in Mooney's fantasy value this season.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet in Falcons debut Mooney caught one of three targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Mooney operated as the No. 2 wideout, playing 53 of 56 offensive snaps. However, Mooney and Drake London (two receptions for 15 yards) were kept quiet, as Ray-Ray McCloud led Atlanta's wideouts in receiving. Mooney's snap share is promising, but the Falcons' offense will need to find their rhythm for Mooney to generate fantasy-relevant numbers. This was Kirk Cousins' first game since his Achilles injury, as the veteran surprisingly didn't see any action during the preseason. Cousins' comfortability in OC Zac Robinson's scheme will likely be the key factor in Mooney's fantasy value this season.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
