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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darnell Mooney vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.3-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 7.5), and Tyreek Hill's 1 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

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Darnell Mooney

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

7.5 PPG10.8 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Darnell Mooney: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Darnell Mooney is producing at 34% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Darnell Mooney vs Tyreek Hill: 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. Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins) came in at 10.8 PPG over 4 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyreek Hill carries a 3.3-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.

Target volume is the story here. Darnell Mooney saw 78 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Darnell Mooney, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Darnell Mooney sits Week 12 while Tyreek Hill is off Week 6. 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 Tyreek Hill 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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Darnell Mooney by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Darnell Mooney played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Darnell Mooney contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Darnell Mooney scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 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 Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Mooney	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.5	10.8
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	43
Receptions	48	21
Rec/Game	3.2	5.3
Receiving Yards	612	265
Rec Yds/Game	40.8	66.3
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	78	29
Target Share/Game	5.2	7.3
Age	-	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyreek Hill holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Darnell Mooney and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Darnell Mooney or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Darnell Mooney by 3.3 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.