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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darnell Mooney vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.1-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 7.5), and Garrett Wilson's 4 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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WRAtlanta Falcons#99

Darnell Mooney

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Darnell Mooney

Garrett Wilson

Head to Head

7.5 PPG11.6 PPG

15 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Darnell Mooney: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Darnell Mooney is producing at 34% of elite pace and Garrett Wilson at 53%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Darnell Mooney vs Garrett Wilson: 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. Garrett Wilson (New York Jets) came in at 11.6 PPG over 7 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Garrett Wilson carries a 4.1-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 Garrett Wilson converted 59 looks into 395 yards and 4 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 Garrett Wilson is off Week 13. 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

If you can acquire Garrett Wilson 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: Darnell Mooney (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Darnell Mooney by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Darnell Mooney played 15 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Darnell Mooney contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Garrett Wilson scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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

Darnell Mooney vs Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Mooney	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.5	11.6
Games Played	15	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	81
Receptions	48	36
Rec/Game	3.2	5.1
Receiving Yards	612	395
Rec Yds/Game	40.8	56.4
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	78	59
Target Share/Game	5.2	8.4
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Garrett Wilson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson average in 2025?▾

Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Darnell Mooney and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Mooney (ATL) has a bye in Week 12, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Darnell Mooney or Garrett Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Darnell Mooney by 4.1 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.