Del W. from York, Nebraska
Darnell Mooney hasn’t been playing up to par, having recorded a pedestrian 7/79/0 line on 16 total targets since making his 2025 debut in Week 2. Rather than hope for an improvement, the Falcons should be aggressive and make a run at one of the league’s best complementary receivers in Jakobi Meyers. Will we do what’s necessary to take pressure off of Bijan Roberson?
I am going to answer your question with a question: Does pressure need to be taken off Bijan Robinson? I mean, really, truly. He’s the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September. He leads all players with 584 scrimmage yards through the first four weeks and has scored two touchdowns. He has topped 100 receiving yards in two games so far and surpassed 100 rushing yards in a third.
As Will McFadden wrote last week: “Robinson remains arguably the most elusive player in the league and has already forced 24 missed tackles.”
If something’s not broke, don’t fix it. And right now, Robinson is what’s working for this offense. He is this offense. So, I ask: Is it really necessary to take pressure off Robinson, because, to me at least, there’s no reason to if the pressure is producing diamonds.
Also, regarding Mooney and a potential Jakobi Meyers trade — no. Don’t count out Mooney just yet. Like I said in my first response: To expect Mooney to be 100%, rip, roaring, ready to go after missing all of camp completely with that shoulder injury just isn’t reality. Couple that with his limited reps with Michael Penix Jr. and you have enough reason to expect a slow start. That doesn’t mean you blow up his spot. Not when the pass game is just getting going.
Heck, with all of these wide receiver questions I am starting to think we’ve all forgotten that Drake London and Bijan Robinson just went for over 100 receiving yards against the Commanders. Kyle Pitts had 70, too. I know everyone wants Mooney in on that action, too, but give it time and let your first round draft picks carry the load in the meantime. It’s why you drafted them.