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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Darnell MooneyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darnell Mooney is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.5 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Darnell Mooney is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Darnell Mooney edges Chris Godwin Jr. by 0.1 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, Darnell Mooney 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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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRAtlanta Falcons#99PPG LEADER

Darnell Mooney

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Darnell Mooney

Head to Head

7.4 PPG7.5 PPG

9 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Darnell Mooney: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Darnell Mooney at 34%. That ranking gap means Chris Godwin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Darnell Mooney: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Chris Godwin Jr. finished the 2025 season at 7.4 PPG over 9 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Darnell Mooney clocked in at 7.5 across 15 appearances for the Atlanta Falcons. A 0.1-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Darnell Mooney saw 78 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Darnell Mooney, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Chris Godwin Jr. is off Week 10 and Darnell Mooney Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Darnell Mooney (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Darnell Mooney outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Darnell Mooney played 15 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Darnell Mooney contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Darnell Mooney scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 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

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Darnell Mooney: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Darnell Mooney
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	7.5
Games Played	9	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	113
Receptions	33	48
Rec/Game	3.7	3.2
Receiving Yards	360	612
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	40.8
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	51	78
Target Share/Game	5.7	5.2
Age	30	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 12

Summary

Darnell Mooney outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 0.1 PPG in 2025 (7.5 to 7.4). 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Darnell Mooney in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Darnell Mooney has the edge at 7.5 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. and Darnell Mooney average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Darnell Mooney's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Darnell Mooney a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Darnell Mooney outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 0.1 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.