Mooney (Achilles) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's injury report, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports. As the Falcons emerged from their Week 12 bye, Mooney again is dealing with an Achilles injury, but after logging a limited practice Wednesday, he experienced an upgrade one day later, setting him up to continue being a regular in the passing game. He has multiple catches in 10 consecutive contests, during which he's accrued a 47-696-5 line on 78 targets.
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ACTIVELatest Darnell Mooney news
Team
Atlanta Falcons
Birthdate
10/29/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 180 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 5; Pk (CHI)
Birthplace
Gadsden, AL, USA
Position
WR
College
Tulane
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Atlanta Falcons
2024-Present
(1 season)
Chicago Bears
2020-2024
(4 seasons)
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DraftKings points 17.9FanDuel Points 15.5REC 5.0REC YDS 78.3LNG 30.5TD 0.7CBSS fantasy points 12.3ESPN fantasy points 12.3Yahoo fantasy points 14.7
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Full season projectionsREC 39.7REC YDS 372.7LNG 20.0
Mooney (Achilles) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's injury report, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports. As the Falcons emerged from their Week 12 bye, Mooney again is dealing with an Achilles injury, but after logging a limited practice Wednesday, he experienced an upgrade one day later, setting him up to continue being a regular in the passing game. He has multiple catches in 10 consecutive contests, during which he's accrued a 47-696-5 line on 78 targets.
Mooney (hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports. Prior to the Falcons' last game Nov. 17 at Denver, Mooney was added to the injury report midweek due to an Achilles issue but ultimately didn't take a designation into the contest. He then made an early exit from that contest due to a hamstring injury, but following the team's Week 12 bye, he again is dealing with the Achilles concern. Head coach Raheem Morris told Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com on Wednesday that Mooney is "looking good and feeling good," and that he likes Mooney's chances to play Week 13. In the end, how Mooney is listed Thursday and Friday likely will determine whether or not he carries a questionable tag into Sunday's contest against the Chargers.
The hamstring injury that forced Mooney out of Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos isn't viewed as serious, a source tells Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Atlanta could send Mooney in for an MRI just to ensure he's not dealing with anything more than a mild strain of his hamstring, but the wideout may not have to miss any time because of the injury. Mooney will benefit from a well-timed Week 12 bye, giving him added time to heal before the Falcons return to action Dec. 1 versus the Chargers. Mooney finished the loss to Denver with two catches for 27 yards on four targets while playing a season-low 58 percent of the Falcons' offensive snaps due to the injury.
Mooney suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's game at Denver, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Mooney made a midweek appearance on the Falcons' Week 11 practice report with an Achilles issue but ultimately was cleared Friday. He now is dealing with a separate health concern, and if he's unable to return, he'll finish with two catches (on four targets) for 27 yards.
Mooney (Achilles) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Denver. Added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, Mooney apparently showed enough Friday to remove any doubt about his Week 11 availability. His production has been surprisingly close to that of fellow Falcons wideout Drake London, who may have to deal with shadow coverage from Broncos CB Patrick Surtain on Sunday.
Mooney was limited at Thursday's practice due to an Achilles injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Mooney has been a revelation behind Atlanta's No. 1 WR Drake London this season. While he's surpassed 100 receiving yards just one time in 10 outings, Mooney has accrued a 46-684-5 line on 77 targets. Now with a health concern in tow, his status will be one to monitor as the week goes on to see if he may be in danger of sitting out Sunday at Denver.
Mooney caught five of 10 targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Saints. It's the second time this season Mooney has seen double-digit targets, and the third straight game in which he's topped 80 receiving yards. The former Bear is on track for his second career 1,000-yard campaign, with the last coming back in 2021. Mooney will look to stay productive in Week 11 on the road against the Broncos.
Mooney caught five of nine targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Cowboys. Drake London (hip) left the game after scoring a first-quarter TD, but Mooney stepped ably into the role of top target for Kirk Cousins, leading the Falcons in receiving yards on the day and capping his performance with a 36-yard score in the second quarter. Mooney has set a new career high with five touchdowns on the season, a total he could add to in Week 10 against a reeling Saints defense.
Mooney brought in five of seven targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 31-26 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. Mooney led the Falcons in receiving yards and targets on the afternoon while recording a touchdown for the fourth time this season on a perfectly timed 30-yard pass from Kirk Cousins late in the second quarter. Mooney has remained healthy and turned into a steady contributor in coordinator Zac Robinson's offense, a welcome change from his previous two seasons with the Bears following an encouraging start to his career. Mooney will next take aim at the Cowboys in a Week 9 home matchup.