Adam Thielen or Darnell Mooney Week 15 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy Football Projections for WRs

Week 15 has Adam Thielen from the Carolina Panthers and Darnell Mooney from the Atlanta Falcons as two good fantasy football options for playoff owners. Both are coming off great games in Week 14, and they could be difference-makers for your roster this week.

Is Adam Thielen a good pick in Week 15?

It was another week where Bryce Young proved that he rediscovered himself as a real quarterback, and the Carolina Panthers almost pulled a giant upset over the Philadelphia Eagles. The offense is playing much better with Young, and the Panthers' receivers have improved massively as a result.

Thielen has had just six games this season, missing two months of the season due to injuries. Against the Eagles, he had his first 100-yard outing of the season, albeit with no touchdown catches. He had 11 targets and continues to be Young's favorite target.

Against the Cowboys, he'll have a much more favorable matchup and could feast, even if his team isn't the favorite.

Is Darnell Mooney a good pick in Week 15?

Perhaps one of the biggest fantasy football surprises of 2024 has been Mooney, who overtook Drake London at the condition of WR1 for the Atlanta Falcons. He currently leads the team in receiving yards and has mashed well with Kirk Cousins.

Mooney had a great game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14, with six receptions for 142 yards. Against the Las Vegas Raiders, he's expected to be even better, as the Raiders' defense is among the worst in the league, allowing 24 passing touchdowns, the third-worst mark in the league. He could be up for another big day.

Whom should I start between Adam Thielen and Darnell Mooney in Week 15?

Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer

Our Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer makes an extremely close projection, but with Mooney taking over as WR1 in Atlanta, it gives him the best shot to put points on the board for your fantasy team in Week 15.

Thielen's performance since his return has been great, and you won't be disappointed with either of these players. However, small edges win playoff games, and this is true both in the NFL and in fantasy football.