Fantasy Player Profile
WR #11
Height: 71" Weight: 177lb
DOB: 12-31-1969 Exp: R
2020 Rookie
AActive
Manager: FA
vs. GB: #5 vs opposing WR - 32.55 FPA
Bye Week11 Rank50 % Rostered2.6 % Change-0.1 WK 16 Pts8.10 WK 17 Pts20.30
2020 Fantasy Stats
1 @DET
Win, 27-23
- - - - - 3 38 - - - - - 6.80
2 NYG
- - - - - 3 36 1 - - - - 12.60
3 @ATL
4 IND
Loss, 11-19
- - - -3 - 5 52 - - - - - 9.90
6 @CAR
7 @LA
9 @TEN
- - - - - 2 3 - - - - - 2.30
11 Bye - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.00
12 @GB
- - - - - 3 34 - - - 1 - 8.40
13 DET
14 HOU
Win, 36-7
- - - 5 - 2 22 1 - - - - 10.70
15 @MIN
- - - 16 - 4 49 1 - - - - 16.50
16 @JAX
- - - 2 - 4 39 - - - - - 8.10
- - - - - 11 93 - - - - - 20.30
1 @DET,
- - 38 - - 6.80
2 NYG,
- - 36 1 - 12.60
3 @ATL,
4 IND,
-3 - 52 - - 9.90
5 TB,
6 @CAR,
7 @LA,
8 NO,
9 @TEN,
10 MIN,
- - 3 - - 2.30
11 Bye - - - - - 0.00
12 @GB,
13 DET,
14 HOU,
W 36-7
5 - 22 1 - 10.70
15 @MIN,
16 - 49 1 - 16.50
16 @JAX,
2 - 39 - - 8.10
- - 93 - - 20.30
Fantasy Points
Ruled out for Sunday
Mooney (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Analysis: Mooney never managed to practice all week, but it's still a tough blow to a Bears offense that targeted the rookie fifth-round pick 13 times in last week's loss to the Packers. Anthony Miller and Javon Wims will be expected to shoulder some of the additional snaps in Mooney's absence.
Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Status in question for Sunday
Mooney (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game in New Orleans.
Analysis: In the midst of a career performance Week 17 against the Packers -- 11 catches for 93 yards on 13 targets -- Mooney required assistance to get off the field in the fourth quarter. He hasn't logged any activity since injuring his ankle, but at least the Bears haven't ruled out the possibility of the rookie fifth-rounder suiting up this weekend. At the latest, the team will make a call on Mooney's availability about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:40 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Fri, Jan 8 at 11:34am by Rotowire.com
Not practicing yet
Mooney (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Mooney injured his ankle near the end of the Bears' Week 17 loss to the Packers. The issue has kept him off the practice field this week so far, but he has one more session to prove his health ahead of Sunday's 4:40 p.m. ET kickoff in New Orleans. If he's able to suit up, Mooney previously put up a 5-69-1 line on six targets against the Saints back in Week 8.
Published: Thu, Jan 7 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
Listed as DNP
Mooney (ankle) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Wednesday report is an estimate, as the Bears held a walkthrough instead of a regular practice. Mooney had career highs across the board in the Week 17 loss to Green Bay, putting up 11 receptions for 93 yards on 13 targets before an ankle injury knocked him out of the game in the fourth quarter. Javon Wims picked up most of Mooney's vacated snaps, but Anthony Miller also could get more work if the rookie isn't available for the playoff game in New Orleans on Sunday.
Published: Wed, Jan 6 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
Injured amid breakout game
Mooney (ankle) will not return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Mooney was leading the Bears receivers before being forced out of Sunday's divisional matchup in the fourth quarter. Prior to injuring his ankle, the rookie fifth-round pick had secured 11 of 13 targets for 93 yards. On the year, he caught 61 passes for 631 yards and four touchdowns, and after the Bears finish their postseason run, he could move into a more prominent role in the offense next year with teammate Allen Robinson set to be an unrestricted free agent.
Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
Targeted seven times in win
Mooney caught four passes for 39 yards and added a two-yard rush in Chicago's 41-17 victory over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Although Mooney was second on the team with seven targets, he was unable to parlay any of his opportunities into a splash play. Although he scored in each of the last two games coming into this contest, he's failed to reach 50 yards in any of his last seven games, making him a low-upside fantasy option in Week 17 against the Packers.
Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
Co-leads team in targets
Mooney caught four passes (on five targets) for 49 yards and a touchdown while adding a 16-yard rush in the Bears' 33-27 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: Mooney scored his touchdown early in this contest, but with the Bears leading throughout, the team attempted just 21 passes, potentially keeping him from posting a bigger fantasy performance. Although he's scored in each of his last two games, he's failed to reach 50 receiving yards in any of his last six contests, making him a risky fantasy option in Week 16 despite facing a weak Jacksonville defense that has a depleted secondary.
Scores third touchdown of season
Mooney caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown while adding a five-yard run in Chicago's 36-7 victory over the Texans on Sunday.
Analysis: With Allen Robinson and the tight ends soaking up the majority of targets, Mooney made the most of his three touches, as he found the end zone for the first time in five games. He's only surpassed 43 yards twice this season, making him a low-upside option during the fantasy playoffs.
In lineup for Week 14
Mooney is active for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: Though the 23-year-old will suit up for Week 14, it's notable that he was unable to practice all week because of a personal matter. Javon Wims and Riley Ridley are both active for the cross-conference showdown with the Texans, meaning Mooney may have to contend for offensive looks. He's attracted 15 targets the past two weeks, but there are signals he may be in line for a lighter workload against Houston. Notably on that front, Ridley (coach's decision) was not active Week 13 for a home matchup…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
Expected to play
Coach Matt Nagy said he "feels good" about Mooney's chances to play in Sunday's game against Houston, even though the wideout missed practice all week to attend to a personal issue, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Analysis: Despite missing three practices in a row, Mooney isn't listed as questionable, doubtful or out on the Bears' final injury report. It seems the team expects him to play, but we may not know for sure until Sunday morning.
Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
Misses another practice
Mooney (personal) didn't practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Mooney has now missed two straight practices due to personal reasons, potentially putting his availability for Week 14 in jeopardy. As long as the rookie wideout can get back on the field Friday, though, he should be good for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
Away from team
Mooney missed Wednesday's practice due to a personal matter.
Analysis: The specifics of his personal situation remain unclear, but Mooney would still put himself on track to play Sunday against the Texans if he returns to practice Thursday or Friday. The rookie out of Tulane has been a steady target for the Chicago quarterbacks this season, racking up 40 catches for 428 yards and two touchdowns through 12 games.
Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 3:30pm by Rotowire.com
Targeted six times in defeat
Mooney caught four of six targets for 43 yards in Chicago's 34-30 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: With the Bears leading for the majority this contest, they had no need to aggressively attack the Detroit defense with Mooney's downfield ability, keeping him from taking advantage of a secondary that was missing two of its top three cornerbacks. On the season, he's only surpassed 43 yards on two occasions while failing to reach 70 yards in any contest, making it unlikely that he'll provide fantasy managers with much upside in the fantasy playoffs.
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
Will face Lions
Mooney (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against Detroit.
Analysis: Mooney was a late addition to the Bears' injury report this week, sitting out Friday's practice after experiencing no restrictions Wednesday or Thursday. Coach Matt Nagy provided reassurance soon thereafter, noting the receiver's absence as a precautionary measure. The 23-year-old will indeed make his 12th appearance of the season during Week 13 in the wake of amassing nine-plus targets in two of his past three games.
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
Remains on track for Sunday
Mooney (knee), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday versus the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old was a late addition to the injury report Friday with the knee issue and didn't practice, but he appears to be progressing well halfway through the weekend. Coach Matt Nagy indicated Mooney's absence from practice was a precaution, so it's not a major surprise he's still expected to suit up Sunday. Fellow wideout Allen Robinson (knee) is also likely to play, so quarterback Mitchell Trubisky should have his full complement of weapons in the passing game for the divisional matchup.
Published: Sat, Dec 5 at 9:39pm by Rotowire.com
Questionable, but should play
Mooney is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions with a knee injury.
Analysis: A late addition to the Bears' injury report, Mooney didn't practice in any capacity Friday, but head coach Matt Nagy said afterward that the rookie was withheld from the session as a precaution, according to Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site. Nagy said he expects Mooney to play this weekend, but the coach didn't speak about the potential availability of fellow starting wideout Allen Robinson (knee), who is also being listed as questionable after practicing in a limited fashion Friday.…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
Nine targets in defeat
Mooney caught three passes for 34 yards in the Bears' 41-25 loss of the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: Mooney was second on the team with nine targets, but whenever Mitchell Trubisky tried to connect with him downfield, the duo couldn't seem to get on the same page. On the season, he's posted between 34 and 69 yards in all but three games, and he'll likely continue to be a low-upside fantasy option.
Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 8:37pm by Rotowire.com
Quiet in losing effort
Mooney caught both his targets for three yards in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Vikings on Monday.
Analysis: Whenever the Bears were in obvious passing situations, which was often, the Vikings blitzed relentlessly, which basically eliminated any potential for a downfield passing attack. As a result, Mooney was a non-factor while seeing only a pair of screen passes. He's now been held to fewer than 36 yards for the third time this season, though his typical target volume makes him a potential flex option in weekly lineups.
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 8:21pm by Rotowire.com
Leads team in targets
Mooney caught five passes for 43 yards in the Chicago's 24-17 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Analysis: With Chicago falling behind by double digits in the first half, the team mostly abandoned the run, leading to 11 targets for Mooney. However, with the Bears missing multiple starting offensive linemen, Nick Foles had little time to target Mooney deep downfield, keeping the receiver's yardage total in check. He's posted at least 40 yards in three straight games, and he's a player who can be considered as a solid flex option in most fantasy leagues.
Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
Posts highest yardage of season
Mooney caught five passes for 69 yards and a touchdown in Chicago's 26-23 overtime loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Mooney has been targeted on numerous deep passes throughout the season, and Nick Foles used a play-action fake to slow the pass rush while connecting on a 50-yard pass to the receiver Sunday. Mooney later cemented his fantasy day by catching a touchdown pass in the red zone to account for his second score of the season. Mooney's now been targeted at least five times in six straight games, and he's quickly becoming a solid fantasy depth option.
Mooney caught three passes on seven targets for 40 yards in Chicago's 24-10 loss to the Rams on Monday.
Analysis: With the Bears trailing for most of the game, Mooney saw three deep passes, but he was unable to haul in any of them. He actually was open for a potential 95-yard touchdown, but Nick Foles was under heavy pressure and he was unable to get the ball out on time. Even though his production hasn't been impressive during his rookie season, Mooney is averaging 6.5 targets over his last four games, and if he can get on the same page with his quarterback, he could see an increase in fantasy value as…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 8:49pm by Rotowire.com
Targeted five times in win
Mooney caught three passes for 36 yards in the Bears' 23-16 victory over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: Mooney continues to be the second-most utilized receiver on the Bears after Allen Robinson, but he's only surpassed 36 yards in one game. Until he begins to show a bit more consistency, he'll continue to be a depth option for fantasy managers.
Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
Targeted five times in victory
Mooney caught two passes for 15 yards in the Bears' 20-19 win over the Buccaneers on Thursday.
Analysis: In the first half, Mooney ran a great route and was wide open for a potential touchdown, but Nick Foles threw an uncatchable pass, keeping the rookie from a big performance. In addition, Mooney saw a couple other deep targets, but neither of the passes were particularly close to being completed. Regardless, he's been playing the second-most snaps of the Chicago receivers and he's been targeted at least five times in each of the last three games, so he could see his fantasy value grow as the…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 8:53pm by Rotowire.com
Mooney (shoulder) is officially active for Thursday's matchup against Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Mooney came into the contest questionable despite suiting up as a full practice participant throughout the week, so this news isn't surprising. The rookie is coming off a career-high five catches and 52 yards across nine targets in last week's loss to the Colts. Mooney will continue his role as the team's punt return man and piece of the offense, as he's averaging 5.7 targets per game this season.
Considered questionable
Mooney (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, despite being listed as a full practice participant each day this week.
Analysis: The Bears presumably would list Mooney as "probable" if the designation still existed. The rookie wideout should be available Thursday night, coming off season highs for targets (nine), catches (five) and yards (52) in Sunday's 19-11 loss to the Colts. Mooney has landed between 60 and 74 percent snap share the past three weeks, averaging 5.7 targets per game in the process.
Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
Career-high in targets and yards
Mooney caught five passes for 52 yards in the Bears' 19-11 loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: With Nick Foles getting his first start as the Chicago quarterback, it was clear that the coaching staff wanted to use Mooney as a downfield threat. He had an impressive 33-yard reception and was also targeted deep on two other occasions, but in each case the pass was uncatchable. Since the start of the season, Mooney has seen the most wide receiver snaps on the team after Allen Robinson, and there's a chance that his increased volume the past two weeks could lead to the rookie breaking out…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 5:35pm by Rotowire.com
Targeted five times
Mooney caught two passes for 19 yards in Chicago's 30-26 victory over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: After posting at least 36 yards in each of his first two games, Mooney actually saw a season-high five targets, but he also posted his lowest yardage total of the season. Despite his low yardage total in this contest, his target volume makes him a player who can be considered as a possible flex option.
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
Scores first career touchdown
Mooney caught all three of his targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in Chicago's 17-13 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Analysis: With Ted Ginn a healthy scratch, Mooney again saw significant work as an outside receiver, and it's beginning to look as if the rookie will have a prominent role in the offense. He was fortunate on his touchdown reception, as Mitchell Trubisky threw the ball across the field, and Mooney was able to secure the football just before the defender could make a play. Mooney has been targeted three times while posting over 35 yards in each contest to start the season, and he's frequently seeing single…read more
Impressive debut
Mooney caught all three of his targets for 38 yards in Chicago's 27-23 victory over the Lions Sunday.
Analysis: With Chicago trailing by multiple scores throughout the second half, Mooney saw regular work in three-receiver sets, and he ended the day as the team's third leading receiver. Based on this solid performance, he's a player fantasy managers may consider adding to their benches with the hopes of streaming him in games in which the Bears are likely to throw the ball often.
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