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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darnell Mooney vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tory Horton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tory Horton is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tory Horton and Darnell Mooney are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.9-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

WRSeattle Seahawks#46PPG LEADER

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Darnell Mooney

Tory Horton

Head to Head

7.5 PPG8.4 PPG

15 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Darnell Mooney: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Darnell Mooney is producing at 34% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Tory Horton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Darnell Mooney vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Darnell Mooney finished the 2025 season at 7.5 PPG over 15 games with the Atlanta Falcons, while Tory Horton clocked in at 8.4 across 7 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks. A 0.9-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 Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Darnell Mooney, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Darnell Mooney is off Week 12 and Tory Horton Week 11. 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: Darnell Mooney (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tory Horton outscored Darnell Mooney by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Darnell Mooney played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Darnell Mooney contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tory Horton scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 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 Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Mooney	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.5	8.4
Games Played	15	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	59
Receptions	48	13
Rec/Game	3.2	1.9
Receiving Yards	612	161
Rec Yds/Game	40.8	23.0
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	78	22
Target Share/Game	5.2	3.1
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

Summary

8.4 PPG for Tory Horton versus 7.5 for Darnell Mooney in 2025. The baseline favors Tory Horton, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Mooney or Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tory Horton has the edge at 8.4 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 Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Darnell Mooney and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Mooney (ATL) has a bye in Week 12, and Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Darnell Mooney or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tory Horton outscored Darnell Mooney by 0.9 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.