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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darnell Mooney vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Jameson Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.5-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 7.5), and Jameson Williams'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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WRAtlanta Falcons#99

Darnell Mooney

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Darnell Mooney

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

7.5 PPG11.0 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Darnell Mooney: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Darnell Mooney is producing at 34% of elite pace and Jameson Williams at 50%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Darnell Mooney vs Jameson Williams: 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. Jameson Williams (Detroit Lions) came in at 11.0 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jameson Williams carries a 3.5-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 Jameson Williams converted 102 looks into 1117 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Darnell Mooney has his bye in Week 12, and Jameson Williams rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jameson Williams 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. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored Darnell Mooney by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Darnell Mooney's 15. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 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 Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Mooney	Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.5	11.0
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	187
Receptions	48	65
Rec/Game	3.2	3.8
Receiving Yards	612	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	40.8	65.7
Receiving TDs	3	7
Targets	78	102
Target Share/Game	5.2	6.0
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jameson Williams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams average in 2025?▾

Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Darnell Mooney and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Mooney (ATL) has a bye in Week 12, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Darnell Mooney or Jameson Williams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Darnell Mooney by 3.5 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.