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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darnell Mooney vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darnell Mooney is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.5 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Darnell Mooney is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Darnell Mooney and Xavier Worthy are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.2-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#99PPG LEADER

Darnell Mooney

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Darnell Mooney

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

7.5 PPG6.3 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Darnell Mooney: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Darnell Mooney vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Darnell Mooney (7.5 PPG) and Xavier Worthy (6.3 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Darnell Mooney played 15 games for the Atlanta Falcons; Xavier Worthy suited up 14 times for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 1.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Darnell Mooney turned 78 targets into 612 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 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 Xavier Worthy 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

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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Darnell Mooney outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Darnell Mooney played 15 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Mooney	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.5	6.3
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	88
Receptions	48	42
Rec/Game	3.2	3.0
Receiving Yards	612	532
Rec Yds/Game	40.8	38.0
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	78	73
Target Share/Game	5.2	5.2
Age	-	23
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 6

Summary

7.5 PPG for Darnell Mooney versus 6.3 for Xavier Worthy in 2025. The baseline favors Darnell Mooney, 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Darnell Mooney has the edge at 7.5 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Darnell Mooney and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Darnell Mooney or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Darnell Mooney outscored Xavier Worthy by 1.2 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.