WR Darnell Mooney’s Sudden Hamstring Injury Threatens Monday Night Showdown – What’s Next for the Falcons?

Heading into Monday night’s clash, the Falcons find themselves in quite the pickle. Hosting a surging Bills squad sporting a 4-1 record, Atlanta’s offense is suddenly running short on firepower—starting wide receiver Darnell Mooney won’t lace up due to a nagging hamstring issue. What’s more, this isn’t just a fresh wound; Mooney’s been battling injuries all season, missing time early on and, frankly, putting some serious strain on the Falcons’ receiving corps. Coupled with a list of other key starters sidelined—defensive linemen Ta’Quon Graham and LaCale London, as well as cornerbacks Clark Phillips III, Natrone Brooks, and Billy Bowman Jr.—it’s shaping up to be a tough Monday night for Atlanta. You can almost feel the tension in the locker room as they try to plug holes and keep pace against a Bills team charging full steam ahead. LEARN MORE

When the 2-2 Falcons host the 4-1 Bills on Monday night, the home team will be missing one of its starting wideouts.

Receiver Darnell Mooney has been ruled out for the Week 6 contest, with a hamstring injury.

Mooney suffered the injury two weeks ago, against the Commanders. He did not practice this week.

He also missed the Week 1 loss to the Bucs, with a shoulder injury sustained early in training camp. Mooney has seven catches for 79 yards in three 2025 appearances. Last year, his first with the Falcons, Mooney had 992 receiving yards.

Also out for the Falcons on Monday night are defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham (calf), defensive lineman LaCale London (tricep), and cornerback Clark Phillips III (triceps/illness). Cornerback Natrone Brooks (concussion/shoulder) and defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (knee/hamstring) are questionable.