The Atlanta Falcons will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15. 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 15?
Mooney is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he 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 15?
“If you had one shot or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted in one moment. Would you capture it or just let it slip?”
Eminem is one of the great philosophers of this generation, and that line pretty much summed up Darnell Mooney’s Week 14.
The Falcons schemed up a vertical shot for him. They got the single coverage, and he beat it as he is one to do when given the opportunity in space. Kirk Cousins delivered the ball on time, and the 26-yard score worked to perfection.
Flag down. Hat down.
Mooney stepped out of bounds and was the next player to touch the ball before establishing himself back in the field of play. No touchdown.
He finished the game with six harmless yards on four targets and has now been held under 35 yards in six of his past seven games. These fringe receivers playing alongside iffy QBs aren’t going to get many chances, and when one is wasted, it feels like the week is doomed.
We saw the connection with Cousins a season ago, and this play design implies that there is some chemistry between the two, but I can’t justify going this deep in a redraft format with my season on the line. In DFS, sure, where one spike play can pocket you a bunch of money, but in a season-long format, the risk far outweighs the reward.
I’ve got him ranked outside of the top 40 this week, in the Kayshon Boutte range.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Mooney’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
Mooney is projected to score 9.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mooney to have three receptions for 47 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. Mooney could also add one rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Falcons at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff is 66 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
