Gadsden City’s Darnell Mooney got loose for big gains in the Philadelphia secondary for Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney runs for a touchdown after a reception during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.was a 1,000-yard receiver in 2021. But in the past two seasons combined, Mooney didn’t have 1,000 receiving yards as injuries and spotty quarterback play depressed his production.
But on Monday night, Mooney’s signing paid off for the Falcons as Atlanta rallied to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 22-21. After an unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty against London, Younghoe Koo made a 48-yard extra point to give the Falcons a one-point lead. Mooney had three receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown. He hadn’t had that many receiving yards in a game since Oct. 2, 2022, when he had four receptions for 94 yards in the Chicago Bears’ 20-12 loss to the New York Giants.· Reed Blankenship started at safety for the Eagles. Blankenship led Philadelphia with 10 tackles.· Bryce Huff started at defensive end for the Eagles. Huff did not record any stats.
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