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

Published 7:57 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

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

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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)

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Mooney’s Current Injury Status

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

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)

  • Last season, Mooney was 124th among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 181.
  • He racked up 2.5 yards per carry (five yards on two attempts) last year.
  • Mooney averaged 13.4 yards per catch (414 yards on 31 receptions) last year.
  • He was targeted on 61 pass attempts last season, averaging 6.8 yards per target.
  • Mooney stayed on his feet for two rushing yards after contact last season.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The 227.1 yards per game allowed by the Steelers through the air last season made them the NFL’s 17th-ranked pass defense.
  • The Pittsburgh pass defense ranked 17th in the league last season (23 passing TDs conceded).
  • The Steelers’ defense intercepted opposing quarterbacks 16 total times a season ago (0.9 per game), which ranked 11th in the NFL.
  • Mooney will take on a Pittsburgh squad that gave up 115.1 rushing yards per game last season and was 19th-ranked in the NFL in run defense.
  • The Steelers ranked third in the league in rushing TDs conceded (nine) a season ago.

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