Is Darnell Mooney Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Falcons vs. Vikings)

The latest injury update for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney. / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

After missing Week 1 with a shoulder injury, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney is off the injury report and expected to play on Sunday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings.

Falcons WRs Drake London and Darnell Mooney do not have an injury designation for Sunday night’s game vs. the Vikings and are good to go.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 12, 2025

This is a great sign for Atlanta, which used Mooney in a major role during the 2024 season. The former fifth-round pick was targeted 106 times in 16 games, reeling in 64 passes for 992 yards and five touchdowns.

Atlanta lost in Week 1 without Mooney out of the lineup, and his presence should open up more options in the passing game for Michael Penix Jr. against a tough Minnesota defense. 

Here’s a look at how to bet on Mooney in the prop market in this primetime matchup. 

Best Darnell Mooney Prop Bet for Week 2 vs. Vikings

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

• Darnell Mooney OVER 41.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

In the 16 games that Mooney appeared in last season, he finished with 42 or more receiving yards in 10 of them.

The Falcons have been airing the ball out with Penix under center, as the second-year quarterback attempted 42 passes in Week 1 and threw for 298 yards.

As long as Mooney isn’t limited in his snap count – he played 92.9 percent of the offensive snaps in his games last season – he should be on the field enough to clear this number.

There’s also a chance this game script favors the Falcons throwing the ball, as Minnesota is favored at home. 

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