Darnell Mooney's Season Hampered by Broken Collarbone, Hamstring Issues; Falcons Struggle

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris revealed that wide receiver Darnell Mooney broke his collarbone on the first day of training camp, an injury previously described as a shoulder issue. Mooney made his season debut in Week 2, with Morris noting the first four weeks felt like training camp for him. The receiver has also dealt with hamstring injuries throughout the season, leading to limited practice and missed games. This has impacted his production, resulting in 13 catches for 190 yards and no touchdowns on 35 targets, a significant drop from his previous season where he recorded 64 catches for 992 yards and five touchdowns. The Falcons, currently 3-6 and on a four-game losing streak, are struggling offensively, averaging 211.4 passing yards per game, and will look to turn things around against the Carolina Panthers.