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Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 10/19/2025
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
7
YDS
79
TD
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AVG
11.3
TAR
16
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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.
Ruled out to face Bills
Mooney (hamstring) is ruled out for Monday's game against Buffalo, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Mooney's lack of availability is no surprise, given that he has yet to resume practicing since tweaking his hamstring and making an early exit in Week 4 against the Commanders. Still, head coach Raheem Morris has labeled Mooney day-to-day, so it seems he could return to health in time to suit up Week 7 versus San Francisco. With Mooney out for Monday's matchup against Buffalo, Casey Washington looks primed to handle a large workload behind top wideout Drake London, while TE Kyle Pitts and No. 3 receiver Ray-Ray McCloud could also see a slight uptick in target share.
Mooney's lack of availability is no surprise, given that he has yet to resume practicing since tweaking his hamstring and making an early exit in Week 4 against the Commanders. Still, head coach Raheem Morris has labeled Mooney day-to-day, so it seems he could return to health in time to suit up Week 7 versus San Francisco. With Mooney out for Monday's matchup against Buffalo, Casey Washington looks primed to handle a large workload behind top wideout Drake London, while TE Kyle Pitts and No. 3 receiver Ray-Ray McCloud could also see a slight uptick in target share.
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Air Yards Per Game
62.3Air Yards Per Snap
1.29% Team Air Yards
18.8%% Team Targets
12.2%Avg Depth of Target
11.7 YdsCatch Rate
43.8%Drop Rate
6.3%Avg Yds After Catch
2.3% Targeted On Route
20.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Cornerbacks
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Linebackers
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Measurables Review
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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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Not spotted at practice again
Mooney (hamstring) is not present for the early portion of Saturday's practice open to the media, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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Not practicing Friday
Mooney (hamstring) didn't practice Friday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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Sitting out another practice
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that Mooney (hamstring) won't practice Thursday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports. ""Right now, Mooney is still day-to-day. We'll see what that is," Morris said. "We'll get a good feel for what it looks like moving forward."
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Anticipated Week 6 return
The Falcons expect Mooney (hamstring) to get healthy over the team's Week 5 bye and return to the field for their Week 6 game versus the Bills on Oct. 13, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Ruled out of Week 4 action
Mooney (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Commanders, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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May not miss time
Mooney may not miss any further game action after suffering a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over the Commanders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Falcons have a well-timed Week 5 bye on tap, which means the veteran wide receiver could be cleared to return in time for a Week 6 clash with the Bills. Mooney missed Atlanta's opener due to a shoulder issue, and in the two healthy games he's played so far this season, he's caught just six of 15 targets for 64 yards while working with inconsistent second-year quarterback Michael Penix.
The Falcons have a well-timed Week 5 bye on tap, which means the veteran wide receiver could be cleared to return in time for a Week 6 clash with the Bills. Mooney missed Atlanta's opener due to a shoulder issue, and in the two healthy games he's played so far this season, he's caught just six of 15 targets for 64 yards while working with inconsistent second-year quarterback Michael Penix.