Darnell Mooney vs Deebo Samuel
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Deebo Samuel- Higher projection: 144 vs 59 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 190 vs 201
- More points per game: 11.8 vs 5.5
Darnell Mooney and Deebo Samuel are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Deebo Samuel holds the edge in expert consensus (WR72 to WR76). Deebo Samuel typically comes off the board first, around pick 164 (round 14) to Darnell Mooney's pick 221. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Deebo Samuel at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game) versus Darnell Mooney at 59.
Last season Deebo Samuel carried the heavier workload (72% snap share, 116 touches to Darnell Mooney's 72), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Deebo Samuel is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Mooney | Samuel |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 59 | 144 |
| Points / game | 5.5 | 11.8 |
| Games played | 15 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #201 | #190 |
| ADP | 221 | 164 |
| Positional rank | WR77 | WR24 |
| Snap share | 82% | 72% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 15 |
| Age | 28 | 30 |
| Bye week | 8 | - |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Darnell Mooney or Deebo Samuel.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Darnell Mooney or Deebo Samuel in 2026?
Deebo Samuel is a clear call over Darnell Mooney for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Darnell Mooney or Deebo Samuel?
Deebo Samuel carries the higher 2026 projection at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game), compared with 59 for Darnell Mooney.
Where are Darnell Mooney and Deebo Samuel being drafted?
Deebo Samuel has an ADP around pick 164 (round 14), while Darnell Mooney goes closer to pick 221 (round 19).
Who is ranked higher, Darnell Mooney or Deebo Samuel?
Expert consensus ranks Deebo Samuel (WR72) ahead of Darnell Mooney (WR76) for 2026.
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