Darnell Mooney

Darnell Mooney

28-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
New York Giants
2026 Receiving Stats
REC
8
YDS
109
TD
0
AVG
13.6
TAR
17
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
A 2024 move from Chicago to Atlanta revived Mooney's career, but he then fell off hard in 2025, producing just 32-443-1 in 15 games (down from 64-992-5 the year before). He's now in New York, on a one-year, $3 million contract that's fully guaranteed. The Giants have another aging downfield threat, Darius Slayton, with a much larger contract and much larger 2026 guarantee ($9.75 million). Mooney is shiftier and has shown a higher production ceiling, but Slayton's superior blocking and size arguably make him the better fit as an X receiver across from Malik Nabers. The Giants will also need a No. 3 receiver, but it may be a low-usage role after John Harbaugh brought TE Isaiah Likely and FB Patrick Ricard over from Baltimore. The most promising scenario for Mooney's fantasy value is one where Nabers is slow to rehab from his ACL tear or otherwise misses time. Read Past Outlooks
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Wide Receiver
Bye Week 8
Height 5'11"
Weight 177
DOB 10/29/1997
College Tulane
Drafted 5th Rd 2020 #173 Overall
Signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Giants in March of 2026.
Totals 29 yards versus Tennessee
WRNew York Giants
September 29, 2026
Mooney caught two passes on three targets for 20 yards and logged a nine-yard carry during the Giants' 12-7 win over the Titans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Mooney has logged two catches in each of the first three games of the season, and his 95 receiving yards are third-most on the Giants behind tight end Isaiah Likely (124) and Malik Nabers (96). The Giants will stay home in Week 4 against the Cardinals, whose defense has given up the second-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season.
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How do Darnell Mooney's 2026 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. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
46.4
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.14
 
% Team Air Yards
15.9%
 
% Team Targets
10.6%
 
Avg Depth of Target
13.6 Yds
 
Catch Rate
47.1%
 
Drop Rate
5.9%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
4.1
 
% Targeted On Route
12.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.78
 
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M.Malik Nabers
M.Malachi Fields
D.Darnell Mooney
B.Braxton Berrios
O.Odell Beckham
D.Dalen Cambre
C.Charlie Jones
#% of Team Snaps
25761%
22180%
24859%
19872%
20448%
16560%
246%
124%
205%
93%
20%
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#3 WR
New York GiantsGiants
  1. Malik Nabers
  2. Malachi Fields
  3. Darnell Mooney
  4. Charlie Jones
  5. Calvin AustinIR
  6. Braxton BerriosIR
  7. Gunner OlszewskiIR
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Overall QB Rating Against
109.6
 
Cornerbacks
117.5
 
Safeties
106.9
 
Linebackers
92.7
 
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Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
177 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.38 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.0 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Bench Press
9 reps
 
Hand Length
9.63 in
 
Arm Length
30.88 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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.
Mooney was a fantastic fifth-round pick by Chicago in 2020, going for 631 yards on 98 targets (6.4 YPT) as a rookie and 1,055 on 140 looks (7.5 YPT) the following season. He then took a step back last year, despite having career highs for catch rate (65.6 percent) and YPT (8.1). The first problem was a lack of volume -- 5.1 targets per game -- in a subpar offense that attempted the fewest passes in the league. Then came a severe ankle injury in late November, which held Mooney out for the final five games and required surgery. The 25-year-old should be healthy for training camp, but his window to operate as a No. 1 receiver seemingly closed with Chicago's offseason trade for DJ Moore. That's a good thing for the team, considered Mooney was miscast as a No. 1. He ran a 4.38 40 at the 2020 combine, but at only 5-10, 176. Moore is about 35 pounds heavier, nearly as fast and only half a year older, with a trio of 1,000-yard seasons to his name. Both have a chance to experience quality QB play for the first time in their careers, with Justin Fields entering his third season after major signs of progress in Year 2.
Mooney has already proven himself a gem of a fifth-round pick, earning a starting job as a rookie and clearing 1,000 yards in Year 2. He never had that many yards in a season in run-first offenses at Tulane, and he might've gone undrafted if not for a 4.38 40 at the 2020 Combine. The time is less impressive given his slender frame, but Mooney hasn't been bullied too much by defensive backs, nor has he been pigeon-holed as a mere deep threat. In fact, Mooney has caught only 10 of 46 targets 20-plus yards downfield in his career (three of 23 as a rookie, seven of 23 last season). And that's without any drops on the downfield targets, many of which were misfires or miscommunications. The good news is that Mooney showed rapport last year with rookie quarterback Justin Fields, who never got it going with Allen Robinson (now on the Rams). In addition to seeing more cumulative targets, Mooney easily outpaced Robinson in targets per game (8.2 to 5.5). Now the Bears have Mooney in Year 3, Fields in Year 2 and head coach Matt Eberflus in Year 1, with former Packers QBs coach Luke Getsy taking over as offensive coordinator. It should be an improvement on the Matt Nagy era, if nothing else, and there's no question about Mooney's status as the No. 1 receiver sans Robinson.
A fifth-round pick last year, Mooney saw action all season, catching at least one pass in every game and finishing with 98 targets, second on the Bears only to Allen Robinson. Robinson accepted his franchise tag this offseason, solidifying himself as the team’s target hog, but Mooney is second on the depth chart. At 5-11, 177, Mooney is small and slight, but he’s fast and explosive — 4.38 40, two catches of 40-plus yards in an inept passing offense. Andy Dalton probably isn’t the answer at quarterback, but he’s likely better for the passing game than last year’s duo of Nick Foles and Mitchell Trubisky, and this year's 11th overall draft pick, Justin Fields, should take over before long.
Impressed by his 4.38 40-yard dash time, the Bears traded up to draft Mooney in the fifth round of this year's draft. Due to his slight 176-pound frame, he projects as a slot receiver, but the team has Anthony Miller, their second-best receiver, mainly occupying that spot, and Allen Robinson also lines up frequently in the slot. It's difficult enough for a rookie selected that late in the NFL Draft to make an immediate impact, and the fact that Chicago signed Ted Ginn to a free-agent deal makes it even more unlikely that Mooney makes a major impact as a rookie. Still, not many players can run like Mooney, and if the Bears somehow get quality quarterback play from the tandem of Nick Foles and Mitchell Trubisky, there's a chance that Mooney can emerge as the season progresses. However, that's not a very probable scenario.
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Leading receiver in loss
WRNew York Giants
September 22, 2026
Mooney caught two of three targets for 48 yards in Monday night's 28-6 loss to the Rams.
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Two catches in Week 1
WRNew York Giants
September 14, 2026
Mooney caught both of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday night's 28-20 victory over Dallas.
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Could have path to No. 3 role sans Austin
WRNew York Giants
August 26, 2026
Mooney could have a chance to open the season as the Giants' No. 3 receiver after Calvin Austin (knee) sustained a torn ACL in Tuesday's practice, Jordan Ranaan of ESPN.com reports.
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Favorite for slot duties
WRNew York Giants
July 17, 2026
Mooney is expected to work as the Giants' primary option in the slot, Alex Smith of SNY.tv reports.
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Set to join Giants
WRNew York Giants
March 14, 2026
Mooney is slated to sign a one-year, $10 million contract with the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Extended reps in OTAs
WRNew York Giants
May 22, 2026
Mooney has operated with the first-team offense during OTAs due to the absences of Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Giants are without their top wide receivers in Nabers and Slayton due to knee and abdominal injuries, respectively. Their absences have opened the door for Mooney, Calvin Austin and Notre Dame rookie Malachi Fields to get more work in OTAs with the first-team offense and quarterback Jaxson Dart. Mooney enjoyed a productive season with the Falcons in 2024 but is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign, when he caught 32 passes on 72 targets for 443 yards and one touchdown across 15 regular-season games.
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