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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