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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Darnell MooneyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cedric Tillman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cedric Tillman is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Cedric Tillman edges Darnell Mooney by 0.7 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Cedric Tillman goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRCleveland Browns#99PPG LEADER

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRAtlanta Falcons#99

Darnell Mooney

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Darnell Mooney

Head to Head

8.2 PPG7.5 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Darnell Mooney: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Darnell Mooney at 34%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cedric Tillman vs Darnell Mooney: The Full Breakdown

Cedric Tillman (8.2 PPG) and Darnell Mooney (7.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Cedric Tillman played 14 games for the Cleveland Browns; Darnell Mooney suited up 15 times for the Atlanta Falcons.

A 0.7-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cedric Tillman turned 78 targets into 612 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Darnell Mooney converted 78 looks into 612 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cedric Tillman sits Week 10 while Darnell Mooney is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Darnell Mooney (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cedric Tillman outscored Darnell Mooney by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Darnell Mooney played 15 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Darnell Mooney contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cedric Tillman scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Darnell Mooney saw 78 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cedric Tillman vs Darnell Mooney: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Darnell Mooney
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	7.5
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	113
Receptions	50	48
Rec/Game	3.6	3.2
Receiving Yards	612	612
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	40.8
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	78	78
Target Share/Game	5.6	5.2
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 12

Summary

Cedric Tillman outscored Darnell Mooney by 0.7 PPG in 2025 (8.2 to 7.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cedric Tillman or Darnell Mooney in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cedric Tillman has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Cedric Tillman and Darnell Mooney average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Darnell Mooney's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Darnell Mooney (ATL) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Darnell Mooney a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman outscored Darnell Mooney by 0.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.