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

Published 12:55 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Atlanta Falcons receiver Darnell Mooney will face a mediocre pass defense in Week 1 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), up against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers were ranked 17th last season in terms of passing yards conceded, at 227.1 per game.

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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 currently on this week’s injury list.

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 was 124th in the NFL with 181 total yards after the catch last year.
  • He racked up 2.5 yards per carry (five yards on two attempts) last season.
  • Last season Mooney gained 13.4 yards per reception.
  • Last year he racked up 6.8 yards per target (414 yards on 61 targets).
  • Mooney collected two yards after contact as a rusher last season.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Steelers were the NFL’s 17th-ranked defense against the pass last season, surrendering 227.1 passing yards per game.
  • With 1.4 passing TDs conceded per game last year, the Pittsburgh pass defense ranked 17th in the league.
  • The Steelers’ defense picked off opposing quarterbacks 16 total times a year ago (0.9 per game), which ranked 11th in the league.
  • Pittsburgh gave up 115.1 rushing yards per game last season, ranking it as the NFL’s 19th-ranked run D.
  • The Steelers ranked third in the NFL in rushing TDs allowed (nine) a season ago.

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