After 11-Target Game, Is Darnell Mooney Receiver No. 1B in Atlanta?
Darnell Mooney drew 11 targets in Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers, three more than No. 1 receiver Drake London. Unfortunately, he was only able to haul in four of those targets, tallying 44 yards in the process and no scores. The 27-year-old's involvement is encouraging, but it seems that after three weeks, Michael Penix Jr.'s efficiency (47.9 QBR - 20th) and short passes (6.1 yards per attempt - 24th) are going to limit the entire receiving corps in terms of receptions, yardage, and touchdowns, at least in the short term. On occasion last season, Mooney outtargeted London, but he earned double-digit targets just one time in 16 games played (compared to eight times for London), so this type of target share should not be expected going forward. Nevertheless, it appears the Tulane product is fully healthy after missing Week 1 with a shoulder injury, and he should settle in as an every-week PPR Flex option at a minimum. The 5-foot-11 wideout gets a favorable home matchup in Week 4 against the Commanders in what should be a competitive game, as Washington is only 1.5-point favorites early in the week.
Source: ESPN
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