Darnell Mooney and the Falcons vs. the Steelers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info
Published 1:55 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024
Darnell Mooney will be running routes against the 17th-ranked passing defense in the NFL last year when his Atlanta Falcons play 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 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)
- Mooney racked up 181 yards after the catch last season, 124th among NFL pass-catchers.
- He racked up 2.5 yards per carry (five yards on two attempts) last year.
- Last season Mooney gained 13.4 yards per reception.
- He averaged 6.8 yards per target last season (414 yards on 61 targets).
- Mooney stayed on his feet for two rushing yards after contact last season.
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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)
- The 227.1 passing yards the Steelers yielded on average per game a year ago. That made them the NFL’s 17th-ranked pass defense.
- Pittsburgh’s pass defense ranked 17th in the NFL last season, allowing 1.4 passing TDs per game.
- The Steelers amassed 16 interceptions a year ago, ranking them 11th in the NFL.
- Pittsburgh, in terms of defending the run, finished 19th in the NFL last season after giving up 115.1 rushing yards per game.
- A year ago, the Steelers conceded nine rushing scores, which ranked third in the NFL.
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