Falcons vs. Bills injury report: Latest on Darnell Mooney, Xavier Watts
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney faces missing Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills after being held out of practice for the second straight day. Mooney is dealing with a hamstring injury and is considered “day to day” entering Week 6.
The veteran had seven catches for 79 receiving yards this season after finishing just under 1,000 yards in 2024. If Mooney sits out against the Bills, expect Ray-Ray McCloud to be more involved in the game plan in Week 6. McCloud has six catches for 64 yards in four games.
Several other players, including rookies Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr., were listed on the team’s injury report Friday. Watts and Bowman were both limited after not being listed on Thursday’s report.
Cornerback AJ Terrell, who missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, was a limited participant for the second straight day. Meanwhile, Clark Phillips III missed another day of practice Friday. The Falcons secondary is allowing the fewest passing yards per game this season, but Bills quarterback Josh Allen presents a major challenge.
The Bills listed several players on their initial injury report, including defensive lineman Ed Oliver and linebacker Matt Milano. Check out the full Week 6 injury report for the Falcons and Bills (once available) below.
Falcons injury report: Friday updates
- Darnell Mooney (hamstring): DNP
- Clark Phillips III (triceps): DNP
- AJ Terrell (hamstring): LP
- Xavier Watts (ankle): LP
- Billy Bowman Jr. (knee): LP
- KhaDarel Hodge (groin): LP
- Natrone Brooks (concussion): LP
- LaCale London (triceps): LP
- Ta’Quon Graham (veal): FP
- Nate Carter (hamstring): FP
Bills Injury Report: Thursday Updates Below (Friday TBD)
- Matt Milano (pectorals): DNP
- TJ Sanders (knee): DNP
- Ed Oliver (ankle): LP
- Dion Dawkins (thumb): LP
- Damar Hamlin (pectorals): LP
- Dalton Kincaid (oblique): LP
- Dorian Williams (knee): LP
- Taylor Rapp (nose): LP
- Curtis Samuel (neck/rib): LP
Falcons injury report: Thursday updates
- Darnell Mooney (hamstring): DNP
- Clark Phillips III (triceps): DNP
- AJ Terrell (hamstring): LP
- KhaDarel Hodge (groin): LP
- Natrone Brooks (concussion): LP
- Ta’Quon Graham (veal): FP
- Nate Carter (hamstring): FP
The Falcons have one more day of practice this week due to the Monday night game. We will post updates after practice on Saturday. In the meantime, check out the team’s updated 53-man roster and depth chart.
Atlanta’s primetime game against Buffalo begins at 7:15 p.m. ET this Monday night on ESPN. The Falcons are 2-2 and are coming off an early season bye week. They will try to upset a 4-1 Bills team that is coming off its first loss of the season.
Should you play Darnell Mooney against Bills in fantasy this week?
Mooney isn’t having a great season (seven catches for 79 receiving yards) and he’s dealing with a hamstring injury that could hamper his productivity against the Bills on Monday night. It may be safer to go with a different option in your Week 6 fantasy lineup. If you’re looking for an in-house option, Ray-Ray McCloud could be worth a look as the Bills try to land Drake London.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons Injury Report: Darnell Mooney Status Versus Bills
