ESPN Fantasy Football on Darnell Mooney

ArticleThe Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 1September 9, 2026

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Note that, if Nabers is out, the likes of Darnell Mooney and rookie Malachi Fields will be risky flex options.

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Negative signalRole

Mooney risky flex if Nabers out; avoid in Week 1.

If Malik Nabers is out, Mooney will be a risky flex option in Week 1 against the Cowboys, with uncertain volume in the Giants' secondary receiver role.

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Darnell MooneyPositiveRole

Mooney had a successful game with second-most slot snaps.

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Darnell MooneyPositiveRole

Mooney's successful game included second-most slot snaps in the receiving group.

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Darnell MooneyNeutralRole

Mooney part of Giants' receiver group; limited Week 1 involvement.

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Darnell MooneyPositiveUsage

Isaiah Likely is still a sell-high for me right now His 27.8 fantasy points in Week 1 were a career high, along with his 24.1 XFP (per @FantasyPtsDa...

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Darnell MooneyPositiveUsage

Mooney's two-minute drill catch and whip route set up Likely's TD in clutch moments.

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Darnell MooneyPositiveUsage

Mooney was a key target in Dart's two-minute drill with multiple conversions.

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