The Atlanta Falcons will visit the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Darnell Mooney.
Is Darnell Mooney Playing in Week 2?
Darnell Mooney is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Falcons’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Mooney in Week 2?
Darnell Mooney is coming off of a career year in terms of fantasy production relative to expectation, fantasy points per target, and yards per route. The success was great to see after a pair of down seasons with the Bears and resurfaced the idea of him being a legitimate WR2 in a productive offense.
Any momentum he built entering 2025, however, was lost with a summer shoulder injury that cost him the season opener against the Buccaneers. This offense could certainly use a consistent WR2 to aid the development of Michael Penix Jr., but with Bijan Robinson and, jokes aside, Kyle Pitts viable target earners, I think it’s fair to label Mooney’s 2024 as a ceiling when it comes to per game production.
This is a situation to watch closely. Your IR spot isn’t overly valuable this early in the season, but should this injury linger, there’s a good chance you are asked to make a tough decision and I’m not going to be fighting hard to keep Mooney rostered if that’s the case.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Mooney Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Mooney is projected to score 7.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mooney to have 3 receptions for 37 yards and 0.1 touchdowns. Mooney could also add 1 rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Falcons at Vikings
Since the Vikings play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
