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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about D.J. Moore
PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
WR DJ Moore is expected to return from shoulder injury with a WR1 finish against Baltimore in Week 8. In his first two games with Josh Allen, Moore established elite target share and air yard metrics: 27% target share and 46% air yards in Week 1, climbing to 38% target share and 52% air yards by Week 3, with a 56% target rate on third and fourth downs. The Ravens defense ranks bottom-10 in yards per game allowed to WRs, passing success rate allowed, and fantasy PPG allowed. Recent receivers have feasted on this secondary: Chris Olave posted 22.6 PPR points, Bengals receivers have had success, and even Carnell Tate went for 145 yards. With Baltimore forced to account for Allen's legs, Moore will remind fantasy managers he's a top-12 receiver.NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026
Moore is projected for 59.5 receiving yards in Week 8 vs. BAL and ranks 14th in Hayden Winks' WR blueprint.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
DJ Moore is a must-start coming out of the bye for the Bills; the source emphasizes his importance to lineups in Week 8.NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
Moore is dealing with a shoulder injury heading into Week 8. No additional context provided regarding severity or expected availability.NegativeValueOct 21, 2026
Ranked 22nd among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 34, positioning him as a lower-tier trade asset.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
DJ Moore is on the injury report with a shoulder injury.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Bills WR is dealing with shoulder injury; status unclear for upcoming weeks.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
The source lists DJ Moore on the injury report with a shoulder injury for Week 7.PositiveValueOct 14, 2026
D.J. Moore ranks fifth on the trade value chart at 33 points, reflecting solid fantasy valuation and market positioning among elite receivers.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
Ranked 24th among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 33 and PPR value of 36; lower-tier trade asset.PositiveInjuryOct 14, 2026
DJ Moore's shoulder injury, which first occurred in Week 2, has fundamentally altered Buffalo's passing game. Since then, Allen's throws to the middle of the field have declined, and the Bills have shifted to targeting WRs against weaker secondaries (70% target rate vs. Patriots), RBs (33.3% target rate), and TEs (27.8%) to compensate. The source suggests that if Moore misses another week, Dalton Kincaid and Keon Coleman should be the primary beneficiaries against Las Vegas, but normalcy in the passing game depends on Moore's return.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
Moore is dealing with a shoulder injury heading into Week 6, status to be determined.PositiveInjuryOct 9, 2026
Moore's likely absence will condense Josh Allen's target tree, creating opportunity for other Bills receivers but removing a key weapon from the offense.PositiveValueOct 7, 2026
Ranked #23 among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 33 in the source's trade value chart, tied with Jaylen Waddle in lower-mid-tier asset valuation.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Bills receiver DJ Moore is likely out for Week 5 vs. Rams, which gives the Rams defense a slight boost but not enough to rank them higher than Tier 4.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Suffered an injury in Week 4 that drastically impacted offensive production and defensive points across the league.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
DJ Moore is among the major injuries impacting Week 5 fantasy lineups; the source identifies him as one of several big-name players who may miss time, driving waiver wire activity and forcing fantasy managers to make significant roster adjustments.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Moore left Week 4 early with a shoulder injury, marking the second time this season he was forced to leave a game due to this injury; his Week 5 status is uncertain.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Bills WR left Week 4 early with a shoulder injury with TBD status.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Moore left the game due to injury on Sunday, opening the door for Keon Coleman to step up. This is not the first time Moore has left a game due to injury; he also did so in Week 2.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Moore has now failed to finish 50 percent of his first four Bills appearances and has been healthy precisely once. Sunday's injury was an aggravation rather than a new issue, and he is likely to keep playing through it while blue tenting. His injury history makes him an unreliable fantasy option.NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026
Moore left the Bills' Week 4 game early with a shoulder injury, limiting the passing game options for Josh Allen and contributing to Dalton Kincaid's disappointing performance.NegativeBustOct 1, 2026
D.J. Moore is ranked inside the Top-30 and/or should be a starting option this season, but the source is lower than consensus on him this week.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Ranked 51st overall in Week 4 Flex rankings by USA TODAY Sports Fantasy projections using half-point PPR scoring; classified as a Tier 2 confidence pick.NegativeValueSep 30, 2026
Ranked #20 among all wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 35, tied with Tetairoa McMillan for lower-tier trade asset status.NegativeInjurySep 27, 2026
Bears WR questionable for Week 3 with shoulder injury.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Moore has a shoulder injury that the source notes doesn't appear to be serious. Assuming it isn't, there's no reason Allen can't set career-high marks this season.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
The Bills wideout is considered day-to-day with an AC joint sprain. He's had extra time to get right after suffering the injury on TNF vs. the Lions in Week 2. If Moore is active, he's a solid WR2/3 in a good matchup vs. the Chargers.PositiveUsageSep 18, 2026
Moore operated as the Z receiver with crossing routes and tied for the most slot looks in Buffalo's Week 1 win over Houston, highlighting his diverse route tree and immediate impact in his Bills debut; the source uses Moore as a positive comparison point for how Chase could perform against similar defensive schemes.NegativeInjurySep 18, 2026
Moore suffered a shoulder injury in Week 2 against Detroit and did not record a reception (0-1 carry, -1 yards); the Bills suspect the injury is not serious, but it is worth monitoring.PositiveMatchupSep 17, 2026
Moore had a very promising Week 1 debut, scoring 18.5 half-PPR points with 158 air yards (WR3). His 43-yard TD came out of structure due to Josh Allen's playmaking, but he also drew a 47-yard DPI in the end zone off an under-center play action, another defensive holding downfield, and received two other prayer shots down the field. The Bills project for the most points of Week 2, and the Lions secondary is extremely beat up with their top two safeties out and CB2 DJ Reed (foot) questionable. Even in 2025, the Lions allowed the third-most fantasy points to WRs and were lit up by Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele down the field in Week 2—exactly where Moore operates in this offense.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Moore was elite from every percentage and share perspective in Week 1; even if the Bills' pass-happy approach was somewhat outlier-ish, the source expects it to hold for at least one more week against the Lions in a shootout-in-a-can matchup.NegativeValueSep 16, 2026
Ranked 19th among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 35.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Moore posted a 5/100/1 line in Week 1 as the Bills played fast and threw often, with Josh Allen throwing deep at the highest rate in the league.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Ranked 19th among Week 2 wide receivers by the source, facing Buffalo vs. Detroit.NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026
Moore may be the Bills' new de facto No. 1 wide receiver after his arrival via trade this offseason, but that has not meant much in the post-Stefon Diggs era. In 2025, the Bills' leading receiver Khalil Shakir finished with just 719 yards and four touchdowns. Buffalo's "spread-the-wealth" approach to receiving output that began in 2024 correlated directly with three things: Diggs' departure, Joe Brady's first year as full-time Bills OC, and an uptick in rushing play percentage. In 2026, Brady is now the Bills' head coach but will still call plays for the offense. Moore also has to make it in Houston. The Texans were the league's best team at limiting EPA and the second-best at limiting opponents' success rate on dropbacks. Essentially all of Houston's defensive core is back: Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr. Plus, the Texans added safety Reed Blankenship. The source states Moore's first matchup of 2026 does her no favors from a fantasy outlook perspective.NegativeMatchupSep 11, 2026
Justin Boone cautions that DJ Moore's Week 1 matchup against the Texans offers no favors despite Moore being a reliable addition for Josh Allen in a Bills offense projected to throw more under new head coach Joe Brady. The Texans were the second-worst opponent for fantasy wideouts last season and may be even tougher in 2026. Houston also held Allen to 253 passing yards, 20 rushing yards, two interceptions, and no touchdowns in their last meeting. Moore would need to capitalize on broken plays to produce this week, though Boone notes not to let a slow start discourage Moore's long-term potential; Moore is just one year removed from back-to-back 96-catch and 98-catch seasons and is the best receiver Allen has had since Stefon Diggs.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Moore will be a reliable addition for Josh Allen in a Bills offense that projects to have strong fantasy output.NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026
Justin Boone emphasizes that despite the Week 1 matchup concern, DJ Moore remains a reliable long-term addition for Josh Allen in Buffalo; Moore is just one year removed from back-to-back campaigns with 96 catches and 98 catches, and he's the best receiver Allen has had since Stefon Diggs, so a slow start shouldn't discourage from his potential.NegativeMatchupSep 11, 2026
Justin Boone recommends sitting DJ Moore in Week 1 despite his long-term upside in Buffalo; the Texans were the second-worst opponent for fantasy wideouts last season and might be even tougher in 2026, and Houston held Josh Allen to 253 passing yards, 20 rushing yards, two interceptions and no touchdowns last year, requiring Moore to capitalize on broken plays to produce.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Moore will be a reliable addition for Josh Allen in Week 1 against the Texans. The content cuts off mid-sentence, but Moore is positioned as a reliable receiver option in the Bills' offense.NegativeMatchupSep 11, 2026
The Houston defense has been a nightmare for Josh Allen in the past (eight sacks in November) and Moore is likely to see cover ace Derek Stingley Jr. for much of the day; Moore was bought in as an alpha for the Buffalo passing game but will need time to build chemistry with Allen.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
DJ Moore joined the Bills as their first true No. 1 receiver, but the source questions whether his addition will move the needle enough to help Josh Allen overcome the Texans' elite Week 1 defense. The source notes Allen was productive last season (3,668 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 14 rushing touchdowns) without a true No. 1 receiver, suggesting Moore's impact may be limited in a difficult matchup.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Moore enters his age-29 season and the source is hoping he has something significant left for Buffalo's offense, which has been heavily concentrated on Allen and Cook at the goal line.NegativeBustSep 3, 2026
Moore was atrocious in 2025, averaging 1.1 yards per route (outside top 60 receivers) and targeted on 15 percent of reps (outside top 70 receivers). He posted his second-worst season by YPRR in 2024. At 29 years old, Moore appears to be in irreversible decline and is not a suitable fifth-round investment.PositiveRoleSep 3, 2026
Moore returns to the Joe Brady system where he thrived as a Panther and has been an efficient, target-commanding wideout throughout his career. In Buffalo, he faces minimal target competition outside Dalton Kincaid and was targeted on three of seven preseason pass routes, indicating he will be a focal point of Brady's offense, which is expected to be more pass-heavy than Sean McDermott's conservative scheme.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Moore is the source's favorite pick in Round 5 (ADP 49-60 range); he's a freelancer who didn't fit Ben Johnson's scheme but gels with Josh Allen's style. The Bills paid a premium and are highly motivated to make the trade work, positioning Moore as a potential breakout in a more pass-heavy offense under Joe Brady.NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026
DJ Moore, who ranked 11th at the position with 559 routes run, was traded from the Bears to Buffalo, opening up volume for Luther Burden III.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
The source identifies DJ Moore as an available WR option in the fifth round alongside Davante Adams and Christian Watson. The source notes these players are available and acceptable targets in this range given their upside in elite offenses, though the source ultimately chose Rome Odunze.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
The source cites Moore as an example of a mid-round receiver where drafting preference matters more than tier differentiation. Drafting DJ Moore or Jameson Williams in Rounds 5-8 is more about personal preference than clear opportunity cost, unlike early-round selections.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
DJ Moore's addition to the Bills should help solve offensive inefficiencies under Joe Brady. Matt Harmon notes that many complaints about Brady's offense—heavy mesh, screens/short throws, run-heavy tendencies—are forced by personnel problems. Moore's arrival, combined with getting running backs more involved in the passing game as reported from camp, should unlock more balanced offensive usage.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
DJ Moore vacated 13 end-zone targets in 2025, fourth most among WRs; significant red zone opportunity loss.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Moore was the clear-cut WR option in Round 6 of this mock draft. The source doesn't mind stacking two prominent Bills players on the same roster. If the Allen-Moore connection clicks, it gives great TD exposure in Buffalo.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
DJ Moore is expected to benefit from a move to the Bills offense; the source notes that if you're down on the Panthers' aerial attack, Moore's transition to Buffalo should be a positive for both his fantasy value and the broader fantasy community, suggesting improved offensive context and target opportunity.PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026
Moore had a disappointing 2025 with the Bears, seeing 85 targets but catching just 58.8% (down from 70% catch rate in prior two years), never hitting 100 receiving yards in a game and finishing as WR32. The Bills traded a second-round pick to reunite him with Panthers HC Joe Brady. When Brady was Moore's OC in Carolina with poor QB play, Moore saw a 24.7% target rate and averaged 2.0 yards per route run. Now with Josh Allen at QB and minimal competition for volume (Khalil Shakir, banged-up Keon Coleman), the source projects a 2020 Stefon Diggs-in-Buffalo renaissance, noting Moore is 29 years old with strong speed and YAC metrics in 2025 despite the disappointing season.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
DJ Moore's Prizm Silver PSA 10 is priced at $100 with a population of just 4 copies, ranking among the scarcest cards in the top-60 fantasy players. His extreme scarcity creates a premium valuation relative to more common elite receivers.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Moore was selected as part of a Zero RB/Robust WR build strategy in the mock draft, representing one of the first four WR picks (Chase, Collins, Waddle, Moore). The source indicates Moore fits the strategy of building a strong WR foundation early in the draft.NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026
Traded to Buffalo, opening up target opportunities for Luther Burden and Rome Odunze in the Bears offense.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
The source is 'very high on Moore in Buffalo,' noting his ceiling season was 2023 when he nearly reached 1,400 yards with inferior QB play (Justin Fields and Tyson Bagent). With Josh Allen as his QB, Moore has never played with an elite passer before, suggesting significant upside potential.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
Moore was utilized in peak DJM ways and was a near full-time player in the Bills' preseason Week 1 game before his ankle got caught up on a sideline tackle. The source ranks him as a nice click in Round 5 once he's back at practice.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
The source has grown to love DJ Moore more at his current ADP and calls him a favorite target in his tier. Beyond playing with Josh Allen, Moore will look better on tape and in efficiency metrics due to fitting the Bills offense much better than Ben Johnson's in Chicago; he fits the Joe Brady X-receiver role. The source makes a strong argument that Moore will be better by almost any WR metric (including Reception Perception) in Buffalo than in Chicago, not just because of Josh Allen but due to his fit in the current offense. Moore might bring variance in weekly scoring, but the source is comfortable making that bet as a WR3.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
The source expects D.J. Moore's addition to the Bills to help solve offensive inefficiencies under Joe Brady. The source is higher on Brady than most and believes Moore's presence, combined with more involved running backs in the passing game, will reduce the heavy reliance on mesh, screens, and short throws that plagued the unit due to personnel constraints.PositiveValueAug 13, 2026
JJ Zachariason recommends DJ Moore as a value pick in the fifth or sixth round for the Buffalo Bills. At 29 years old, Moore has never played with a quarterback like Josh Allen before. Buffalo's secondary receiving options are weak, and Moore should see 100+ targets, meaning he doesn't need to steal many touchdowns from Allen and James Cook to justify his draft price.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
DJ Moore is classified as a borderline low-end WR2 in Buffalo's depth chart, indicating modest fantasy expectations despite his talent level.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
The source has grown to love DJ Moore more and more at his current ADP and now considers him a favorite target in his tier. Beyond playing with Josh Allen, you can make a strong argument that Moore will look better both on tape and in efficiency metrics simply because he fits the Bills offense much better than Ben Johnson's in Chicago. Moore is going to be better by almost any WR metric (including Reception Perception) in Buffalo than he was in Chicago, not just because of Josh Allen but due to his fit in the current Joe Brady X-receiver role. Moore might bring some variance as a player and in weekly scoring, but that's a bet the source is comfortable making as a WR3.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Moore is in Tier 5, a swing-for-the-fences tier with players who don't have clear paths to No. 1 receiver duties; if he lives up to his draft capital, he will be a massive hit, but the farther from draft day, the less likely that is to happen.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
D.J. Moore was selected in Round 5 of a tight end premium league mock draft, indicating he's being drafted as a mid-round wide receiver option.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Moore was acquired by the Bills from the Bears this offseason to serve as Josh Allen's No. 1 receiver, addressing a long-standing weakness in Buffalo's passing attack.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
DJ Moore has found himself on a new offense where he'll be asked to shine as the No. 1 target, representing serious ceiling and high floor in the mid-draft range.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Moore has found himself on a new offense where he'll be asked to shine as the No. 1 target, positioning him among receivers in Round 5 with serious ceilings and fairly high floors.PositiveMatchupJul 29, 2026
Moore is positioned to benefit from being paired with Josh Allen, suggesting the quarterback upgrade will improve his fantasy production and opportunity.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Moore is included in Tier IV as a back-end WR2, indicating a lower tier ranking but still worthy of draft consideration.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Moore is mentioned as one of the new weapons Allen is getting to work with in Buffalo, elevating his offensive arsenal despite the tough early-season schedule.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Pianowski notes that WR DJ Moore is now in Buffalo with Josh Allen, which makes Allen an even more foolish player to pass on at the QB position. Moore's addition to the Bills offense enhances Allen's fantasy value.