2025 Receiving Stats
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11
YDS
158
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14.4
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25
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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
RANKS
Signed a three-year, $39 million contract with the Falcons in March of 2024.
No benefit from London absence
Mooney brought in one of four targets for 11 yards in the Falcons' 34-10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Drake London (hip) was a surprise inactive after being placed on the injury report Saturday, but Mooney and fill-in signal-caller Kirk Cousins were unable to connect until the latter portion of the contest. The disappointing showing featured a season-low receiving yardage total for Mooney, who now has two one-catch tallies in his last three appearances heading into a Week 9 road matchup against a tough Patriots defense.
Drake London (hip) was a surprise inactive after being placed on the injury report Saturday, but Mooney and fill-in signal-caller Kirk Cousins were unable to connect until the latter portion of the contest. The disappointing showing featured a season-low receiving yardage total for Mooney, who now has two one-catch tallies in his last three appearances heading into a Week 9 road matchup against a tough Patriots defense.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Darnell Mooney's 2025 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
76.0Air Yards Per Snap
1.56% Team Air Yards
20.9%% Team Targets
11.0%Avg Depth of Target
15.2 YdsCatch Rate
44.0%Drop Rate
8.0%Avg Yds After Catch
2.5% Targeted On Route
22.9%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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Cornerbacks
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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?
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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
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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Cleared to play
Mooney (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Miami, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Another limited showing
Mooney (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
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Limited on practice estimate
Mooney (hamstring) was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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Racks up 68 yards in return
Mooney recorded three receptions on five targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the 49ers.
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Back in action in Week 7
Mooney (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest at San Francisco, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Could be WR1 in Week 8
Mooney would be slated to serve as the Falcons' top wideout against the Dolphins on Sunday if Drake London is unable to play due to a hip injury. London's game status was updated to questionable Saturday, per Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site.
ANALYSIS
London initially avoided an injury designation despite logging a limited practice Friday, but his status for Week 8 is now in jeopardy. His status may not be officially known until the Falcons announce their list of inactive players about 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but Mooney and tight end Kyle Pitts would be in line for expanded roles if London is sidelined. The Falcons are also expected to roll with Kirk Cousins at quarterback as Michael Penix recovers from a bone bruise in his knee. Mooney caught passes from Cousins through the first 14 games of the 2024 regular season, and the duo connected for 57 catches on 95 targets for 873 yards and five touchdowns over that span.
London initially avoided an injury designation despite logging a limited practice Friday, but his status for Week 8 is now in jeopardy. His status may not be officially known until the Falcons announce their list of inactive players about 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but Mooney and tight end Kyle Pitts would be in line for expanded roles if London is sidelined. The Falcons are also expected to roll with Kirk Cousins at quarterback as Michael Penix recovers from a bone bruise in his knee. Mooney caught passes from Cousins through the first 14 games of the 2024 regular season, and the duo connected for 57 catches on 95 targets for 873 yards and five touchdowns over that span.