Darnell Mooney

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder) is officially inactive for Week 18.

Fantasy Impact

Mooney was unable to practice on Friday and was considered a long-shot to play as of Sunday morning. Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge should see increased snaps against Carolina.

Darnell Mooney (shoulder) is considered a long shot to play in Week 18 against the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact

For those in Week 18 leagues, the Falcons are incentivized to win, so expect Ray-Ray McCloud to take a step up in the passing game behind Drake London and Kyle Pitts. It's a bummer for Mooney, who was on the cusp of a 1,000-yard season.

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder) is questionable for Week 18.

Fantasy Impact

Mooney was added to the injury report Thursday and is a question mark for the season finale against Carolina. His status will be worth monitoring on Sunday.

Darnell Mooney had a quiet day, recording just 2 receptions for 37 yards. His longest reception was 22 yards, but he didn’t find the end zone. Despite some promising performances earlier in the season, Mooney’s role in the Falcons' offense has been inconsistent, and with the team’s offensive struggles continuing, his chances for a big game were limited.

Fantasy Impact

Mooney’s low output in this game highlights the risk of starting him in fantasy leagues. While he’s had some boom games earlier in the season, the Falcons' ongoing offensive struggles have capped his potential. With just 2 receptions in this contest, his ceiling is limited, making him a high-risk, low-reward option moving forward. Fantasy managers should be cautious about starting him, especially in standard leagues.

Darnell Mooney caught 5-of-6 targets for 82 yards in the Falcons 34-7 win over the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Mooney drew a nice connection with Michael Penix in his first career start. He had some big gains including a 22-yard catch. He'll be a WR3 play next week against the Commanders.