Mooney took a significant backseat to alpha wide receiver Drake London in this one, the latter of whom saw a robust 13 targets as Michael Penix's top target. Mooney will look to get back into good fantasy graces in Week 18 when the Falcons aim to save their season against the Panthers.
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Looking to bounce back from his Kirk Cousins-induced doughnut in Week 15, Mooney rebounded for his second most yards in the past five weeks. Mooney's effort came as Drake London checked out with a hamstring injury. The Falcons' initial lean is that London will be good to go for Week 17 against the Commanders, but his absence would push Mooney into the top 24 for finals week. If London goes, Mooney still seems to have re-established WR3 status with Michael Penix Jr. now under center.
The Atlanta defense held the anemic Las Vegas offense in check for more than three quarters, resulting in only 17 Kirk Cousins pass attempts as the Falcons focused on moving the football on the ground. That said, this was not a good effort from the Falcons nor Kirk Cousins, who missed multiple routine throws while the situational play calling from the sideline was severely lacking. Mooney could find more success against the struggling Giants in Week 16 however unlikely immense volume remains.
Mooney (foot) was a full practice participant Friday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.