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PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026
Moore is expected to return from a shoulder injury after missing two games and the bye, practicing in limited fashion on Wednesday. In his two active games with Josh Allen, Moore immediately became a primary asset with no ramp-up period: Week 1 (27% target share, 46% air yard share, 33% 3/4 down target rate), Week 3 (38%, 52%, 56%). Against Baltimore, which ranks 28th in yards per game allowed to WRs and 25th in fantasy PPG allowed, Moore should thrive. Recent WRs facing the Ravens have performed well: Chris Olave (22.6 PPR), Tee Higgins (26.8), Ja'Marr Chase (17.2), and Carnell Tate (9-145-0).PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
DJ Moore is ranked WR29 for Week 8 and is straight cash money for fantasy managers when he starts. In Weeks 1 and 3 when active, Moore earned 9.0 targets and 142.5 air yards/game with elite advanced metrics (36.7% target/route, 3.41 yards/route). He's expected to return from an AC joint injury for this matchup.PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
Moore is a buy at WR3 prices after resting through the bye following a Week 4 injury. The Bills used play-action on 29% of his routes before injury, which is massive for Moore as the primary read on downfield looks. Receiver Score is excited to see a healthy Moore protect the middle class of WR2 options and would trade Germie Bernard, Jameson Williams or Michael Wilson level players for him.PositiveValueOct 28, 2026
Moore has been limited to just two full games this season due to a shoulder injury, but his production in those games has been strong. In the two games where Moore ran at least 70% of routes, he posted target-per-route-run rates of 27% and 43%, with target shares of 38% and 27%, averaging nine targets per contest. Buffalo's passing attack has not been the same without him. The source recommends trading for Moore now, as he should return for Week 8's matchup with the Ravens in what could be a high-scoring affair. If Moore performs as expected against this pass defense, he will be much harder to acquire heading into Week 9.PositiveValueOct 24, 2026
Moore is suggested as an alternative trade target to raise the floor of your team, alongside Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr., rather than reaching for stars like Amon-Ra St. Brown.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Moore is an ideal trade target for teams with strong records (4-2, 5-1, or 6-0) looking to buy low. He's missed the last two games with a shoulder injury and is on bye in Week 7, allowing him to fully heal. When Moore has played fully healthy games, he's been the focal point of Josh Allen's passing attack. In two games where Moore ran at least 70% of routes, he posted target-per-route-run rates of 27% and 43%, with target shares of 38% and 27%, averaging nine targets per contest. With the bye allowing full recovery, Moore should have top-15 fantasy upside the rest of the way but can likely be acquired at a discount due to his recent absence.NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026
DJ Moore is officially questionable after practicing Friday in a non-contact jersey, marking another game-time decision for a late game (4:25 pm ET). The source's gut feeling is that he will sit out one more week.NegativeProjectionOct 18, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks DJ Moore at No. 51 in Week 6 fantasy football rankings.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Moore has missed most or all of the last two games and is trending toward missing another game in Week 6, opening up increased route share and opportunity for teammate Keon Coleman.PositiveInjuryOct 15, 2026
DJ Moore is dealing with a shoulder injury and may miss another game in Week 6. His potential absence would elevate Dalton Kincaid's role and target opportunity for the Bills.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
DJ Moore is a buy candidate despite repeated injury concerns; he was a top-10 WR in Week 1 and will be a focal point in Josh Allen's high-powered offense whenever healthy. The source advises acquiring him if your team is strong enough to withstand the health risk, positioning him as an undervalued asset due to injury-driven panic.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
Moore exited the game at the end of the first half in Week 4; assuming he remains out for Week 5, Khalil Shakir should be in the low-end WR3 discussion.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Moore aggravated his shoulder injury, which could impact his availability for Week 5. If Moore can't play, the source expects the Bills to get back to their bread and butter in Week 5, which would benefit Kincaid.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Moore reaggravated a shoulder injury in Week 4 that he's been dealing with for a few weeks, creating opportunity for other Bills receivers like Khalil Shakir.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
DJ Moore left early in Week 4, which opened up increased route share and targets for Keon Coleman. Coleman's availability as a WR3 is contingent on Moore missing time.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
DJ Moore is injured, creating opportunity for Keon Coleman to see increased targets and role in the Buffalo Bills offense.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
DJ Moore suffered a shoulder injury in Week 4, opening the door for Keon Coleman (6-116-1) to see increased receiving opportunities.PositiveProjectionOct 4, 2026
DJ Moore ranked as a top-50 flex play in Week 4 rankings, positioned at WR47 overall in the flex tier.PositiveInjuryOct 3, 2026
Avoided injury designation for Sunday; remained limited Friday in red non-contact jersey with shoulder issue. Played through injury last week. Christian Gonzalez is out with shoulder injury, which is a boost to Moore. Mariota. Stefon Diggs has Moore as WR2 this week and moved him up without the Gonzalez shadow.NegativeValueOct 3, 2026
Alex Cupps' Week 4 rankings differ from Fantasy Life consensus rankings. Cupps is lower on DJ Moore than consensus, suggesting he may be overvalued relative to expert consensus for Week 4.PositiveValueOct 3, 2026
DJ Moore looks absolutely incredible in the Bills offense and appears to be another receiver who needed a change of scenery. In two games this season, he has a 78% route share with a 33% target share. Valenzuela strongly advises against trading Moore for Tony Pollard, saying 'HELL NO!' and noting that while there could be a price for Moore, this trade is not it. The Patriots rank 18th in fantasy points allowed per target to wide receivers.NegativeProjectionOct 2, 2026
Moore is ranked WR26 by the source versus WR22 in Fantasy Life consensus (-4 delta). The source struggles to get excited about Moore this week: Bills face Patriots who rank 2nd in DvP against wide receivers (-6.36 points per week), dropping his DvP-adjusted projection to 7.3 half-PPR points. Market data is also timid: 9.9 implied fantasy points in prediction markets (WR22), 6.7 Vegas base projection (WR29). The source notes Moore will need to find the end zone to be effective in this matchup.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Moore is ranked No. 23 among wide receivers in Freedman's Week 4 rankings.PositiveUsageSep 29, 2026
Moore continues to play through a banged-up shoulder and received a season-high 10 targets from Josh Allen in Week 3, recording 127 air yards (9th in NFL). Allen's deep passing rate has increased under new head coach Joe Brady, with 17.5% of his pass attempts traveling 20-plus yards downfield—the third-highest rate in the NFL and Allen's highest since his 2018 rookie season. Moore currently ranks seventh among all wideouts in air yards per target (15.8), indicating he's Allen's primary deep-ball target.NegativeInjurySep 27, 2026
DJ Moore is a game-time decision for the Bills in Week 3, creating uncertainty for fantasy lineups and suggesting the need for contingency planning.NegativeInjurySep 26, 2026
Moore was absent in Week 2 but is expected to return in Week 3 against the Chargers. His return will likely limit Khalil Shakir's opportunity, as other Bills receivers saw increased work during Moore's absence.NegativeInjurySep 25, 2026
Moore returned to limited practice Friday and is questionable with a shoulder injury after missing Thursday. The source rates him as a WR2 if he plays but recommends keeping another WR available until Buffalo confirms he's playing.NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
DJ Moore is projected at 9.1 PPG in Week 3 against the Chargers, essentially flat with his current 9.2 PPG average.NegativeInjurySep 23, 2026
DJ Moore is currently day-to-day with a shoulder injury. His potential absence or limitation could open up additional targets for teammates like Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir in the Bills passing attack.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
DJ Moore suffered an AC joint sprain in Week 2, posting -1 rushing yards and zero targets in a 41-31 Bills victory; early reports on his return are cloudy, and these injuries can linger, making an aggressive waiver bid inadvisable despite the appeal of the Josh Allen offense.PositiveValueSep 22, 2026
Moore has a chance to suit up in Week 3 but is not a lock, making him a day-to-day target worth pursuing in Guillotine Leagues for Josh Allen's first WR1 in seasons. He posted a 27% target share in Week 1 en route to 21.0 PPR points in arguably the NFL's best offense, giving him significant long-view value. Conservative bidding recommended if WR situation is shaky; higher bids justified if team has high-floor starters.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
DJ Moore suffered a shoulder injury in the Bills' 41-31 victory and may have to sit in Week 3, opening the door for Keon Coleman to see increased opportunity.NegativeInjurySep 18, 2026
Moore suffered a shoulder injury after taking a hit in the end zone before halftime in Week 2 and was ruled out shortly after halftime; the source advises to keep an eye on this injury if you roster Moore, though notes Josh Allen & Co. will likely find a way to keep winning.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
DJ Moore led Buffalo's pass catchers with a stellar 5-100-1 box score and even stronger underpinning stats: 30.8% target/route, 3.85 yards/route, and 153 air yards in Week 1. The source signals WR1 season loading for Moore, and notes that he will torch Detroit's lack of experienced starting safeties.PositiveValueSep 16, 2026
DJ Moore is featured among Freedman's top wide receiver recommendations for Week 2.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
DJ Moore is ranked 14th in the source's Week 2 WR rankings with a projected 10.7 PPG and Week 1 performance of 18.5 PPG.PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026
Moore goes from the toughest matchup in the league (Texans) to a Thursday Night Football showdown against a leaky Lions secondary in what could be one of the highest-scoring games of the week, positioning him as locked and loaded as a high-end WR2.PositiveBreakoutSep 15, 2026
Moore proved skeptics wrong in Week 1 against the Texans and Derek Stingley Jr., posting 100 yards and a touchdown on 8 targets (5 catches). He posted a 27% target share on 81% of routes, a 21.9-yard aDOT, 46% of team air yards, and 33% target share on third/fourth downs, with underlying metrics pointing to more production ahead.NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026
DJ Moore is projected for 9.2 PPG in Week 1, matching his season average of 9.2 PPG against the Texans defense.NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Moore traded to Buffalo, opening expanded role opportunity for Luther Burden III in Bears passing attack. Bears ranked 11th in neutral-script rush rate (46%) last year but expected to increase passing volume in 2026.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
DJ Moore is downgraded in Week 1 WR rankings; his projection of 9.3 PPG is being reduced, indicating Matthew Freedman is fading him due to unfavorable betting factors, situational spots, disadvantageous defensive matchup, or decreased usage expectations.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked No. 24 among wide receivers for Week 1 in Freedman's rankings.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
DJ Moore was drafted as the third wide receiver in the mock draft.PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026
Moore has top-15 upside alongside Josh Allen. All reports out of Buffalo have been very positive, and the rapport with his new quarterback seems to be growing rapidly by the day.PositiveBreakoutAug 30, 2026
Player 2 believes DJ Moore will have a resurgence on a new offense, specifically attached to Josh Allen as his quarterback.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Moore is recommended as a keeper option in the 5th round, with Valenzuela noting he would 'basically be kept where he goes regularly in drafts.' Additionally, Valenzuela expresses strong confidence in Moore's Buffalo trade, stating 'I am drafting a lot of Moore shares.' Despite a 16% target share in his final Chicago year (lowest since 2018), Valenzuela believes the fresh start gives him WR2 upside in 2025. Moore has declined from 16.9 to 14 to 10 fantasy points per game over three seasons, but Josh Allen is a quarterback upgrade. Fantasy Life projects Moore for 105 targets, 70 receptions, 885 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.NegativeUsageAug 27, 2026
DJ Moore was involved in a trade between Kendall and Beckett in the Fantasy Life Dynasty League; the article provides his utilization at 9.2 PPG and projection of 175.6 points.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Moore has moved from the Bears to Buffalo, vacating significant target share that impacts how to evaluate remaining Bears receivers like Rome Odunze.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
DJ Moore ranked 59th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Buffalo).PositiveBreakoutAug 19, 2026
Kendall Valenzuela is drafting heavy DJ Moore shares in 2026, viewing his trade to Buffalo as a fresh start that will unlock WR2 upside after a disappointing final year in Chicago where he posted only a 16% target share—his lowest since his 2018 rookie season. The source sees the change of scenery as the catalyst for Moore to return to form.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Moore's addition to the Bills receiver room has created an uphill battle for playing time for Keon Coleman, further limiting Coleman's fantasy upside.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
In a 12-team league draft from No. 10, Moore was part of Chase. Since's aggressive WR attack alongside Ladd McConkey, Zay Flowers, and Christian Watson; Chase. Since highlighted these as 'high-upside PPR monsters' worth targeting.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Moore is now a de facto WR1 for the Bills, creating additional target competition that limits Dalton Kincaid's ceiling in Buffalo's passing attack.NegativeValueAug 12, 2026
DJ Moore is mentioned as part of a Tier 6 WR group alongside Mike Evans, Davante Adams, Terry McLaurin, and Chris Godwin, with Godwin going 40 picks after Moore and the other tier members.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
DJ Moore's departure from the Chicago Bears to the Buffalo Bills creates a significant opportunity for Luther Burden. Moore's 85 vacated targets give Burden a clear path to a much larger role in the Bears offense.PositiveProjectionAug 9, 2026
Moore is projected for 106 targets with the Bills; while this does not seem high for a WR1, Martin is buying Moore's history with playcaller Joe Brady and believes he has the best chance to be the most dynamic WR that the Bills have. Martin stacks Moore with Josh Allen in Round 5, stating: 'I love stacks, and looking forward to having this one.'NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
DJ Moore held the No. 2 receiving role in the Bears offense with a 17% target share and 73 Utilization Score in the playoffs, behind Colston Loveland (29%, 96 score) but ahead of Rome Odunze (14%, 49 score) and Luther Burden (14%, 44 score). Moore is noted as departing the team, opening target opportunities for remaining receivers.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
DJ Moore selected in Team 2 to provide additional receiver depth; part of the roster strategy that deferred early tight end investment and prioritized securing multiple elite and complementary wide receivers.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
DJ Moore is selected in the source's Team 2 draft from the 1.07, indicating he is a viable mid-round WR option in standard scoring.NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
DJ Moore is cited as a historical comparison in Dwain McFarland's analysis of wide receivers with high route volume but limited touchdown production. Moore managed only one spike season of 8+ TDs despite high route volume, averaging 5 TDs per season in his prime years.PositiveValueAug 4, 2026
Moore is among a glut of high-end pass catchers going anywhere around picks 36-60, each with a chance at a WR1 finish. The wide receiver position offers fair value across this range, with Moore representing one of many quality options available at reasonable cost if teams wait to enter the WR market.NegativeValueAug 3, 2026
The source uses DJ Moore (ADP 56.3) in a 2v2 draft comparison scenario to illustrate opportunity cost analysis; pairing Moore with Josh Allen (35.7) is compared against pairing Lamar Jackson (55.3) with Ladd McConkey (35.2), demonstrating that the second pairing offers better overall value despite Allen's QB1 status.PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026
Moore was traded from Chicago to Buffalo this offseason, reuniting with HC Joe Brady (his old OC in Carolina) and catching passes from Josh Allen. The source notes that with all the capital Buffalo sacrificed to land him, they clearly believe Moore has gas left in the tank.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
DJ Moore's absence from the Bears offense in 2026 creates additional target volume for Rome Odunze, contributing to a favorable environment for Odunze's fantasy production.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
DJ Moore's absence from the Bears offense in 2026 creates a recipe for success for Rome Odunze, combined with Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson in Year 2.PositiveBreakoutJul 30, 2026
DJ Moore exemplifies the eruption season archetype: he scored 11.8 PPG in 2022 before erupting to 17.0 PPG in 2023 at age 26 after being traded to the Bears. He was a Round 1 NFL Draft pick in his prime years. The source also lists him as a 2026 watch player with the Bills: Round 1 pick, age 29, traded to Bills with weaker target competition.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Moore finished 2023 with 17.0 PPG on 201 passing YPG (25% target share), one of only three WRs in the last 10 years to finish as a top-12 WR on a team averaging 200-224 passing YPG; he exemplifies the high-end target earner exception to the bad passing team rule.PositiveBreakoutJul 30, 2026
DJ Moore exemplifies an eruption season: age 26 (prime), Round 1-3 draft pick who jumped from 11.8 PPG to 17.0 PPG (2022-2023) when traded to the Bears. The source lists him as a 2026 watch player: Round 1 NFL Draft pick, age 29, traded to Bills with weaker target competition.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Moore is one of only three WRs in the last 10 years to finish as a top-12 WR while on a team averaging 200-224 passing YPG; he posted 17.0 PPG with 25% target share on the Bears in 2023 despite 201 passing YPG, demonstrating elite target earner status.PositiveValueJul 29, 2026
Adam Pfeifer is choosing Moore over Rome Odunze in 2026 drafts despite Moore pushing age 30 and coming off his worst season. The rationale: Buffalo's passing attack should mostly run through Moore given the significant offseason investment they made in him, whereas Chicago's scheme under Ben Johnson appears tailored toward the skill sets of Luther Burden and Colston Loveland. Moore's usage in Buffalo should reflect the financial commitment, unlike Odunze's situation where early-season dominance (Weeks 1-8) came with the caveat that Burden and Loveland were still being acclimated from offseason injuries.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
In Chicago, Moore and Caleb Williams struggled with alignment and accuracy issues. Williams charted 20.7% of his passes as 'bad throws' (only Michael Penix and J.J. McCarthy were worse), and nearly 17% of Moore's total targets were deemed inaccurate. This disconnect contributed to Moore's career-worst 2025 performance and was a primary reason the Bears felt comfortable moving on from him.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Moore's 2025 campaign was the worst of his career (50 receptions, 682 yards, 5.0 targets per game, 15.7% TPRR), ranking 88th in yards per route run (1.23) and 74th in first downs per route run (0.059) among 170 qualified receivers. However, his move to Buffalo offers significant bounceback potential: Josh Allen is arguably the league's best quarterback, and Joe Brady—who called plays for Moore's two most productive seasons in Carolina (2020-21: 66 catches/1,193 yards and 93 catches/1,157 yards)—now runs the Bills offense. Buffalo ranks third in neutral script rush rate (47.2%) over the past three seasons and has called receiver screens at the highest rate in football (6.6%) since 2023, a scheme fit for Moore's skill set. The comparison point is John Brown's 2019 Bills season (72 catches, 1,060 yards, 6 TDs, WR23 finish), though Moore has a ceiling higher than that if he returns to 2023 form.NegativeMatchupJul 29, 2026
In 2025 with the Bears, Moore and Caleb Williams were not consistently on the same page; Williams struggled with accuracy (20.7% of his passes charted as 'bad throws,' only behind Michael Penix and J.J. McCarthy), and nearly 17% of Moore's total targets were deemed inaccurate.PositiveValueJul 29, 2026
Adam Pfeifer projects Moore's floor as comparable to John Brown's 2019 Bills season (72 receptions, 1,060 yards, 6 TDs, WR23 finish), with a ceiling higher than that if Moore returns to 2023 form; Pfeifer favors Moore over Rome Odunze in 2026 drafts because Buffalo's passing attack should mostly run through Moore given their significant offseason investment in him.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Moore's move to Buffalo offers bounceback potential; he will catch passes from Josh Allen, arguably the league's best quarterback, and reunites with Joe Brady, who called plays for Moore's two most productive seasons in Carolina (2020-21: 66 catches, 1,193 yards, 4 TDs and 93 catches, 1,157 yards, 4 TDs). Brady's Bills offense emphasizes receiver screens (6.6% rate since 2023, highest in football) and designed touches for YAC players, which should benefit Moore.NegativeProjectionJul 29, 2026
Moore's 2025 campaign was the worst season of his career, posting personal lows in receptions (50), receiving yards (682), targets per game (5.0), and TPRR (15.7%); his advanced metrics ranked 88th among 170 qualified receivers in yards per route run (1.23) and 74th in first downs per route run (0.059).NegativeProjectionJul 25, 2026
Kendall Valenzuela loves DJ Moore but is not entirely sold on the comparison to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 2023 breakout season, expressing optimism about Moore's potential while maintaining skepticism about the JSN comp.PositiveValueJul 24, 2026
DJ Moore is priced at $20 in auction and positioned by Justin Carlucci as Buffalo's de facto WR1 now catching passes from Josh Allen. The Bills gave up significant capital to acquire Moore, signaling they believe he has more left in the tank; this positions him as a strong value at $20 with elite quarterback support.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
DJ Moore is projected to lead the Bills with 101 targets; Jorge Martin selected him in Round 5 over other options because of the allure of having a WR catching passes from Josh Allen.PositiveValueNo date
DJ Moore offers outstanding value in the fifth round as Buffalo's new true No. 1 receiver. His combination of route-running ability and yards-after-catch skills fills a gap the Bills have lacked since Stefon Diggs departed, and if he quickly develops chemistry with Josh Allen, the stack captures almost every explosive passing performance Buffalo produces. Moore has previously excelled under new HC Joe Brady in Carolina and carries added motivation after falling down the depth chart in Chicago.