Falcons QB Michael Penix (knee) is off the final Week 9 injury report and will start Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots. It’s good news for Atlanta’s offense after what we saw from QB Kirk Cousins last week, but Penix is no better than a lower-end QB2 in fantasy lineups.

Falcons HC Raheem Morris said Wednesday that he feels "really good" about QB Michael Penix's chances of playing vs. the Patriots this weekend, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Penix remains "day to day" with the bone bruise in his knee, Morris added. We'll keeps tabs on his practice participation over the next few days. Penix has been inconsistent this season. But, after what we saw from QB Kirk Cousins last week, Penix's return would be good news for Atlanta's offense.

Entering Week 8, Falcons WR Darnell Mooney appeared positioned for strong volume. The team ruled out WR Drake London, which removed a 31% target share. But strong fantasy numbers never materialized, as Mooney caught only 1 of 4 targets (12.9%) for 11 yards alongside backup QB Kirk Cousins.

Falcons WR Drake London (hip) is INACTIVE for today’s game vs. the Dolphins. That leaves WR Darnell Mooney and TE Kyle Pitts as the clear top two targets in the passing game. Atlanta, of course, figures to lean heavily on the run in this one as big home favorites against a bad Miami run defense.

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring) is active for tonight’s game vs. the 49ers. It’s a surprise after he was sidelined for Friday’s practice. Mooney would be a risky fantasy start in this one.

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game vs. the 49ers. He got in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday but didn’t practice on Friday, which doesn’t bode well for his availability for this one. Mooney should be on fantasy benches this week. WR Ray-Ray McCloud has been ruled out for a personal matter. WR Drake London, TE Kyle Pitts, and RB Bijan Robinson should continue to dominate targets.

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report. Atlanta didn't actually practice on Wednesday, coming off the Monday night win over the Bills. Mooney seemingly has a chance to return for this Sunday night's game vs. the 49ers, but he'd be tough to trust in fantasy lineups coming off the hamstring injury.

The Falcons have ruled WR Darnell Mooney out for Monday night's game against the Bills because of a hamstring injury. It'll be the first game Mooney has missed since the opener.

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on October 29 that Mooney "likely" wouldn't miss any games with this injury. But the fact that he's still not able to practice coming off the bye week is a concern. We'll keep you updated on Mooney's status, but fantasy owners shouldn't be counting on him in Week 6 lineups.

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney "likely" won't miss any games with the hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday's win over the Commanders, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Atlanta has a well-timed Week 5 bye, and it sounds like Mooney's injury is minor enough that he should be ready for Week 6. He's gotten off to a slow start after missing all of August with a shoulder injury, but Mooney remains a full-time player in this offense when healthy. He's worth keeping stashed in fantasy leagues of 12+ teams.

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Commanders with a hamstring injury. He caught his only target for 15 yards before exiting. We'll update Mooney's status when we know more.

Update: Mooney has been ruled out.

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. totaled only 135 yards on 13 of 21 passing in a Week 2 win over the Vikings. Atlanta surprisingly won by 16 – 22 to 6 – as they rode the run game and their defense to a victory.