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

Published 7:56 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Darnell Mooney has a decent matchup when his Atlanta Falcons face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 (Sunday, 1:00 PM ET). The Steelers allowed 227.1 passing yards per game last season, 17th in the league.

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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 not on the injury list this week.

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)

  • Mooney racked up 181 yards after the catch last year, 124th among NFL pass-catchers.
  • He racked up 2.5 yards per carry (five yards on two attempts) last year.
  • Mooney averaged 13.4 yards per catch last season, with 414 yards on 31 receptions.
  • 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 year made them the NFL’s 17th-ranked pass defense.
  • Pittsburgh’s pass defense ranked 17th in the league last year, giving up 1.4 passing TDs per game.
  • Opposing QBs tossed 16 picks against the Steelers a year ago (0.9 per game). The Steelers’ pass D ranked 11th in interceptions.
  • Pittsburgh gave up 115.1 rushing yards per game last season, ranking it as the NFL’s 19th-ranked run D.
  • Mooney and the Falcons will take on the NFL’s third-ranked run defense from a season ago (nine rushing touchdowns allowed).

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