Darnell Mooney and the Falcons vs. the Steelers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 2:57 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Darnell Mooney will be running routes against the 17th-ranked passing defense in the NFL last season when his Atlanta Falcons play the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

Underdog Fantasy is the best place to play fantasy sports including Best Ball, Daily Drafts and Pick’em. Use our link to start drafting in minutes.

Matchup Information

  • Matchup: Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Game Day: September 8, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Receiving Yards Prop: Over 35.5 (-114)

Email newsletter signup

Get in the game and sign up for FanDuel Fantasy today. Use our link to start playing daily fantasy.

Mooney’s Current Injury Status

  • Mooney is not currently on this week’s injury list.

Mooney’s Season Stats (2023)

Targets Receptions Yards YAC TDs Yards/Catch
61 31 414 181 1 13.4

Mooney’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Mooney was 124th in the NFL with 181 total yards after the catch last season.
  • He averaged 2.5 yards per carry and 0.4 yards per game last season.
  • Last season Mooney gained 13.4 yards per reception.
  • He was targeted on 61 pass attempts last season, averaging 6.8 yards per target.
  • Mooney collected two yards after contact as a rusher last year.

Daily Fantasy Sports reinvented – play OwnersBox’s suite of innovative DFS games and compete to win exciting cash prizes. Use our link to sign up today.

Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Steelers yielded 227.1 passing yards per game, ranking them 17th in the NFL against the pass last year.
  • Pittsburgh surrendered 23 passing touchdowns (1.4 per game) last season, which ranked its defense 17th in the league.
  • The Steelers’ defense ranked 11th in the league a year ago by collecting 16 interceptions.
  • Mooney will face off against a Pittsburgh squad that allowed 115.1 rushing yards per game last year and was 19th-ranked in the NFL in run defense.
  • A year ago, the Steelers allowed nine rushing scores, which ranked third in the NFL.

Experience the thrill of daily fantasy sports with ParlayPlay. Use our link to sign up today.