DarnellMooney

News: 1 day agoMooney (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Spin: Mooney landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a shoulder injury and sat out Friday's session. He was given a questionable tag, and head coach Raheem Morris said the wideout would be a game-time decision. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Saturday night that Mooney was a longshot to play Sunday, so this update comes as no surprise. Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge are candidates for increased snaps behind Drake London, while Kyle Pitts could also see a few more targets after catching rookie QB Michael Penix's first career TD pass against the Commanders to send last week's game into OT.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Mooney had a highly disappointing campaign for the Bears thanks to injuries and playing in Chicago's offense, but he'll get a fresh start in Atlanta, where he's expected to be a deep threat alongside Drake London and Kyle Pitts for new quarterback Kirk Cousins. Mooney had just 31 catches for 414 yards and one touchdown in a lost season, but he should be unchallenged as the WR2 in Atlanta. If he can stay healthy, Mooney could be primed for a breakout season in Atlanta's high-powered air attack ,making him a strong sleeper option for his new team.