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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darnell Mooney vs Diontae JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.3 PPG to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Diontae Johnson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (9.3 to 7.5), and Diontae Johnson's 3 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.

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

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WRAtlanta Falcons#99

Darnell Mooney

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRBaltimore Ravens#99PPG LEADER

Diontae Johnson

PPG

9.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Darnell Mooney

Diontae Johnson

Head to Head

7.5 PPG9.3 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Darnell Mooney: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Darnell Mooney is producing at 34% of elite pace and Diontae Johnson at 42%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Darnell Mooney vs Diontae Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Darnell Mooney (Atlanta Falcons) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.5 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Diontae Johnson (Baltimore Ravens) came in at 9.3 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Diontae Johnson carries a 1.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Darnell Mooney turned 78 targets into 612 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Diontae Johnson converted 95 looks into 712 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: Darnell Mooney sits Week 12 while Diontae Johnson is off Week 14. 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: Darnell Mooney (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Diontae Johnson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Diontae Johnson outscored Darnell Mooney by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Darnell Mooney scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Diontae Johnson saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Mooney vs Diontae Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Mooney	Diontae Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.5	9.3
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	140
Receptions	48	60
Rec/Game	3.2	4.0
Receiving Yards	612	712
Rec Yds/Game	40.8	47.5
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	78	95
Target Share/Game	5.2	6.3
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Diontae Johnson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.3 points per game. Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Mooney or Diontae Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Diontae Johnson has the edge at 9.3 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 Darnell Mooney and Diontae Johnson average in 2025?▾

Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Darnell Mooney and Diontae Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Mooney (ATL) has a bye in Week 12, and Diontae Johnson (BAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Darnell Mooney or Diontae Johnson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson outscored Darnell Mooney by 1.8 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.