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Fantasy football sleepers to play in Week 14

Check out the top fantasy football sleepers to help you win in Week 14.

The fantasy football playoffs are nearly here with the majority of leagues entering the final slate of games in the regular season this week.

While some teams are fighting for a better seed in the playoffs, others are either fighting to get in or are looking to play spoiler in this final week. This is where the sleepers come in.

After no teams were on a bye last week due to the Thanksgiving slate, the NFL graced fantasy managers with a frustrating six teams on a bye in Week 14. That includes the Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Washington Commanders, New England Patriots and Denver Broncos.

Be sure to check out The Huddle’s weekly PPR projections and rankings as well as the start/bench list to help formulate the best lineup possible.

Tarheeb Still steals show in Chargers’ win over Falcons: ‘Drug test that man’

The rookie out of Maryland was a ball magnet in Sunday’s victory over the Falcons.

On a day when the Chargers’ offense was a non-factor, the defense stepped up. While it was a collaborative effort, rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still was the biggest difference-maker en route to victory over the Falcons.

Still, the fifth-round pick out of Maryland, had three passes defended and two interceptions, including one that he returned for a 61-yard touchdown.

On the play where Still returned for a score, Darnell Mooney ran an out route. Kirk Cousins did not recognize the coverage, so he threw to Mooney. Still broke, jumped the route and housed it.

After Still’s dominant performance, Daiyan Henley said, “Drug test that man.”

What was said as a joke was actually a reality, as Still was randomly selected to be drug tested. He posted a picture of the slip on his locker on his Instagram story.

Los Angeles held Atlanta to just 13 points as they picked their eighth win of the season.

Falcons provide injury updates on Drake London, Darnell Mooney

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris provides injury updates on Drake London, Darnell Mooney and Mike Hughes

The Atlanta Falcons had an extra week to rest before their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, but you wouldn’t know it looking at the injury report.

While several key players have been limited in practice this week, head coach Raheem Morris gave reporters some positive updates on wide receivers Drake London and Darnell Mooney ahead of Sunday’s game in Atlanta.

Morris said London and Mooney are good to go for Week 13 while cornerback Mike Hughes is unlikely to play, per ESPN’s Marc Raimondi.

A handful of other players are battling injuries but we’ll have to wait until Friday’s official injury report is released to learn more. Kicker Younghoe Koo, guard Chris Lindstrom and defensive lineman Zach Harrison were each limited during Thursday’s practice.

Sunday’s game against the Chargers begins at 1 p.m. ET inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Check out the team’s updated 53-man roster and practice squad entering Week 13.

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Falcons injury report: WR Darnell Mooney limited to begin Week 13

Falcons injury report: Latest updates on Darnell Mooney, Matthew Judon and 12 others

It’s been a long and slow bye week for the Atlanta Falcons, but they returned to practice on Wednesday to begin preparation for this weekend’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The team listed 14 players on its first Week 13 injury report, including wide receiver Darnell Mooney and linebacker Matthew Judon. Mooney is battling an Achilles injury and was one of 12 players limited.

Cornerback Mike Hughes (neck) and defensive lineman Zach Harrison (knee/achilles) were limited on Wednesday while wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge sat out due to a neck injury.

Atlanta Falcons Week 13 injury report

Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status
Darnell Mooney Achilles LP
Matthew Judon Rest LP
Dee Alford Hamstring LP
Mike Hughes Neck LP
Clark Phillips III Personal LP
Kevin King Concussion LP
JD Bertrand Concussion LP
Troy Andersen Knee LP
Nate Landman Hamstring LP
Casey Washington Concussion LP
Charlie Woerner Concussion LP
Zach Harrison Knee/Achilles LP
KhaDarel Hodge Neck DNP
Antonio Hamilton Pectoral FP

Darnell Mooney injury update:

Mooney played in Week 11 but exited the game early due to a hamstring injury. The veteran wideout was limited at Wednesday’s practice with an Achilles injury. Head coach Raheem Morris sounded optimistic about Mooney playing on Sunday.

Mike Hughes injury update:

Hughes was one of three cornerbacks to miss Atlanta’s Week 11 matchup against Denver. He was limited at Wednesday’s practice due to a neck injury. If Hughes is forced to miss Week 13, it could be another rough day for the Falcons’ secondary.

Matthew Judon injury update:

Judon was limited on Wednesday for rest. The veteran linebacker is tied for the team lead with 2.5 sacks. Head coach Raheem Morris said the team wants to see more out of Judon over the final six weeks.

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Falcons injury news: Latest update on WR Darnell Mooney

ESPN insider provides injury update on Falcons WR Darnell Mooney, who exited Sunday’s game vs. the Broncos

The Atlanta Falcons have the week off and it couldn’t have come at a better time. After ruling out eight players ahead of Week 11, the team suffered a few other notable injuries during Sunday’s 38-6 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring), cornerback Kevin King (concussion) and defensive lineman Zach Harrison (knee) each exited the game and did not return.

Mooney, the former Chicago Bears wideout, has been a key piece of Atlanta’s offense this season. Fortunately, it doesn’t sound like he will miss any time. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Mooney’s hamstring injury is “not serious.”

Mooney finished Sunday’s loss with two catches for 27 receiving yards. It was his second-lowest yardage total of the year. Despite the quiet outing, Mooney leads the team with 711 receiving yards this season. The former fifth-round pick is on track for the second 1,000-yard season of his career.

The Falcons have a bye in Week 12 before they host the Los Angeles Chargers at home in Week 13. Check back later for updates on Harrison, King and rookie wide receiver Casey Washington.

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Falcons WR Darnell Mooney questionable to return vs. Broncos

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney is questionable to return against the Denver Broncos with a hamstring injury

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney is questionable to return against the Denver Broncos, going down in the second half of Sunday’s contest with a hamstring injury.

This is a huge loss for the Falcons, who were already depleted within the secondary on the other side of the ball and lost cornerback Kevin King to a head injury earlier in the game.

Now, they also have to deal with the chance of not having their most reliable pass-catcher in the fold for the rest of the fourth quarter.

The Tulane product came into this game with 46 receptions for 684 yards and five touchdowns in 2024. Thus far in Week 11, Mooney recorded two receptions for 27 yards.

The Falcons have shown late comeback ability in several games this season but will have to do something incredible to come back against the Broncos as they trail, 28-6 with less than 15 minutes left to play.

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Falcons wide receiver on pace for second 1,000-yard season of career

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney is on pace for the second 1,000-yard season of his NFL career…

Entering the 2024 NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons faced questions about their wide receiver depth behind Drake London. After five games, it’s clear those concerns were overblown and Thursday’s 36-30 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers provided plenty of evidence. 

London may have led the team with 12 catches for 154 receiving yards, but the Falcons had five players finish the game with at least 66 receiving yards in Week 5. Darnell Mooney had nine catches for 105 and two touchdowns. KhaDarel Hodge scored a walk-off 45-yard touchdown in overtime. Ray-Ray McCloud has also been a nice addition to the slot.

While London has a team-leading 32 catches for 354 receiving yards and three touchdowns, Mooney has more than held his own as Atlanta’s No. 2 option on offense.

The former Bears wideout has 24 receptions for 330 yards and three touchdowns through the first five games. Mooney is on pace for 81 catches for 1,122 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. It would be the second 1,000-yard season of his five-year NFL career.

The former fifth-round pick out of Tulane thrived during his first two seasons in Chicago. After a 631-yard rookie campaign, Mooney posted 1,055 receiving yards in his sophomore season.

Mooney struggled with the Bears over the next two seasons as the team transitioned to Justin Fields at quarterback. In 2022, his production dropped to 493 receiving yards before posting a career-low 414 yards in 2023. 

The Falcons needed a quality No. 2 wide receiver who could create separation and signed Mooney over the offseason. That move may have saved the 26-year-old’s career while simultaneously helping Atlanta climb out of mediocrity.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins has trusted Mooney in key moments all season. In Week 5, Cousins targeted the wide receiver twice on fourth down, leading to two fourth-down conversions. Thus far in 2024, Mooney and London have been one of the NFL’s elite wide receiver duos.

The Falcons offense will look to keep things rolling in Week 6 when they face the Carolina Panthers (1-4) on the road at Bank of America Stadium. 

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Fantasy football waiver wire: Week 6 free-agent forecast

Here are the top waiver-wire targets in fantasy football for Week 6.

With five weeks into the books, the fantasy football season is in full swing, which means managing the waiver wire will become more crucial with every passing game.

Teams on a bye in Week 6 include the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings.

We’ll be taking a look at the top available players rostered in Yahoo, using the 75% rostered mark (at least 25% availability) as the threshold. If you have any questions about prioritizing a certain player over another, don’t be afraid to hit me up on X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11). Your questions and comments are always welcome!

We also will be taking a look at some deeper players to stash and the top streaming options for the upcoming week.

Fantasy football waiver wire recommendations refer to 12-team league formats, unless specifically stated.

Check back for any updates throughout Monday and Tuesday as more injury news becomes available.

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney catches second-half TD vs. Eagles

WATCH: Falcons QB Kirk Cousins throws 41-yard TD pass to WR Darnell Mooney

After kicking three field goals to start the game, the Falcons finally managed to score a touchdown in the second half of Monday night’s game against the Eagles. Kirk Cousins connected with wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who shook off C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s would-be tackle and walked into the end zone.

The Falcons missed their two-point conversion attempt but temporarily took the lead with Mooney’s touchdown. Watch below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account.

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Fantasy football sleepers to play in Week 1

Here are some intriguing sleepers to consider for fantasy football in Week 1.

The long offseason of research and draft preparations is finally over. Fantasy football has officially arrived.

As managers embark on their quest toward fantasy glory, part of that journey is the ever-challenging objective of finding the right sleepers to start every week.

Whether it’s selecting the right streaming option at the quarterback and tight end positions or finding a flex option who boosts the entire lineup, the search for sleepers is endless.

We will be using The Huddle’s weekly PPR projections and rankings as a reference to find some potential boom games this week. Don’t forget to check out our start/bench list either.

Here’s a look at some sleepers to play in Week 1 of fantasy football to get your season started with a win: