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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Darnell MooneyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy play this season.

Courtland Sutton has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.2-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 7.5), and Courtland Sutton's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Darnell Mooney is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

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

Courtland Sutton

Darnell Mooney

Head to Head

10.7 PPG7.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Darnell Mooney: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% of elite pace and Darnell Mooney at 34%. That ranking gap means Courtland Sutton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Courtland Sutton vs Darnell Mooney: The Full Breakdown

Courtland Sutton and Darnell Mooney are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG across 17 games with the Denver Broncos, while Darnell Mooney posted 7.5 PPG in 15 appearances for the Atlanta Falcons.

A 3.2-PPG gap gives Courtland Sutton the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025, while Darnell Mooney drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, even in weeks where Darnell Mooney posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Courtland Sutton 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

If you can acquire Courtland Sutton at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Darnell Mooney is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (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?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Darnell Mooney by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Darnell Mooney's 15. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Darnell Mooney: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Darnell Mooney
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	7.5
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	113
Receptions	74	48
Rec/Game	4.4	3.2
Receiving Yards	1,017	612
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	40.8
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	124	78
Target Share/Game	7.3	5.2
Age	30	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 12

Summary

Courtland Sutton outscored Darnell Mooney by 3.2 PPG in 2025 (10.7 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 Courtland Sutton or Darnell Mooney in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and Darnell Mooney average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Darnell Mooney's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) 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 Courtland Sutton or Darnell Mooney a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton outscored Darnell Mooney by 3.2 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.