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Darnell Mooney wins the 1-on-1 matchup vs. Sauce Gardner for 17-yard reception Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney wins the 1-on-1 matchup vs. Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner for 17-yard reception.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • NFL.COM

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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Another one-catch outing Mooney caught one of two targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Mooney played every offensive snap for the first time this season, but he finished with only one catch for a third time in six appearances. The wideout caught three passes for a season-high 68 yards during his return from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury, but he totaled only two receptions on six targets for 26 yards over his past two appearances. Only three Falcons saw more than two targets Sunday: Drake London (14), Bijan Robinson (10) and Kyle Pitts (seven).

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs full practice Thursday Mooney (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Mooney upgraded from limited Wednesday due to his lingering hamstring issue to all activity one day later, indicating that it isn't much of a concern. Fellow WR Drake London (hip) and TE Kyle Pitts (ankle) again were limited, meaning Mooney currently is the healthiest among Atlanta's key pass catchers. Having said that, Mooney didn't benefit from London's absence this past Sunday versus the Dolphins, hauling in just one of four passes for 11 yards while working with fill-in QB Kirk Cousins. No. 1 QB Michael Penix (knee) also remained limited Thursday, so there's a chance Cousins will be under center Sunday at New England.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Mooney (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After missing Week 6 with a hamstring injury, Mooney has topped 80 percent snap in back-to-back games, albeit with just nine targets and 79 yards in that time. His projection for Week 9 at New England partially depends on the healthy of QB Michael Penix (knee) and WR Drake London (hip), both of whom missed the Week 8 loss to Miami.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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 the last three games heading into a Week 9 road matchup against a tough Patriots defense.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

Impact Mooney missed Week 6 with the hamstring injury but returned last week to catch three of five targets for 68 yards while playing 83 percent of snaps in a 20-10 loss to the 49ers. He should get similar playing time this Sunday against one of the worst defenses in the league, though it isn't year clear if he'll be catching passes from Michael Penix (questionable - knee) or Kirk Cousins.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited showing Mooney (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Mooney followed up Wednesday's limited walkthrough with a similar workload at Thursday's practice as he tends to the hamstring injury that has bothered him since Week 4 action. Following a Week 5 bye, he sat out Week 6 before returning to action this past Sunday in San Francisco, when he hauled in three of five passes for 68 yards on an 83 percent snap share. Mooney will have one more chance to practice in full Friday, or else risk heading into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited on practice estimate Mooney (hamstring) was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Plagued by the injury bug this season, Mooney has made just four appearances through seven weeks, but he put together his most-productive performance to date this past Sunday at San Francisco (3-68-0 on five targets). His hamstring injury is following him into Week 8 prep, though, so his activity level will be monitored as the week continues to see if he again will be good to go Sunday versus the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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.

Impact Mooney managed to suit up for the first time since Week 4 and was third in priority for targets behind Drake London and Kyle Pitts. He was used primarily as a deep target, and he delivered a 38-yard catch just before halftime to push the Falcons into field-goal range. Mooney is likely to see inconsistent targets and serves in a boom-or-bust role, both of which make him a risky fantasy contributor moving forward.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Mooney managed to suit up for the first time since Week 4 and was third in priority for targets behind Drake London and Kyle Pitts. He was used primarily as a deep target, and he delivered a 38-yard catch just before halftime to push the Falcons into field-goal range. Mooney is likely to see inconsistent targets and serves in a boom or bust role, both of which will make him a risky fantasy contributor moving forward.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Mooney last played Week 4, when he sustained a hamstring injury that sidelined him Week 6 following the Falcons' bye week. He then managed just a pair of limited practices (Wednesday and Thursday) during Week 7 prep before being listed as questionable. Having said that, coach Raheem Morris expressed optimism Friday regarding Mooney's upcoming availability, per D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the wide receiver's status now has been confirmed. While WR Drake London is Atlanta's leading pass catcher by a large margin, Mooney will be available along with RB Bijan Robinson, TE Kyle Pitts and WR Casey Washington, among others, behind the team's top target.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mooney injury update for Falcons on Sunday night Here's what we know about Darnell Mooney's status for the Falcons' Sunday night game.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Is Darnell Mooney playing tonight for Falcons against 49ers on SNF in Week 7 of 2025 NFL season? Michael Penix Jr., Darnell Mooney, and the Atlanta Falcons are determined to stay competitive in the NFC South as they look to secure a win...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Falcons still looking to get a No. 2 wide receiver to step forward the Falcons' No. 2 wide receiver — Casey Washington or Darnell Mooney if he returns — will be on the hot seat when the Falcons face the 49er...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • AJC.COM

On track to play? Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Friday that he's "feeling good" about Mooney (hamstring) playing in Sunday's game at San Francisco, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Con...

Impact Mooney didn't practice Friday after limited participation the previous two days, but it sounds like that was part of a plan and not indicative of a setback. Fantasy managers would still be wise to consider the wideout uncertain ahead of Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, with Mooney yet to log a full practice since injuring his hamstring Week 4.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Mooney (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Mooney last played in Week 4 but returned to practice this week. The Falcons are otherwise incredibly thin at wide receiver, with Casey Washington and David Sills having taken most of the snaps alongside Drake London in Monday's win over the Bills.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Mooney (hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact After hurting his hamstring Week 4, Mooney came out of Atlanta's Week 5 bye with no activity at practice before being ruled out for this past Monday's game against the Bills. He then was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report before logging his first on-field work since picking up the health concern. Friday's report will reveal Mooney's odds to suit up Sunday in San Francisco, but even if he does, he holds little sway in fantasy, with just seven catches (on 16 targets) for 79 yards and no touchdowns in parts of three games this season.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons visit the injury-riddled 49ers in search of a third straight win

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OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Listed as limited Mooney (hamstring) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Falcons didn't practice Wednesday, but the listing suggests Mooney will participate later this week. He hasn't practiced since injuring his hamstring during a Week 4 win over Washington.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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