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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs DJ MooreWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Amari Cooper has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (11.2 to 8.7), and Amari Cooper's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. DJ Moore is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRChicago Bears#41

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

DJ Moore

Head to Head

11.2 PPG8.7 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amari Cooper is producing at 51% of elite pace and DJ Moore at 40%. That ranking gap means DJ Moore carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amari Cooper vs DJ Moore: The Full Breakdown

Amari Cooper and DJ Moore are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 PPG across 16 games with the Buffalo Bills, while DJ Moore posted 8.7 PPG in 17 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 2.5-PPG gap gives Amari Cooper the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Amari Cooper turned 95 targets into 782 yards and 4 touchdowns, while DJ Moore converted 85 looks into 682 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Amari Cooper sits Week 12 while DJ Moore is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Amari Cooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. DJ Moore (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored DJ Moore by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Amari Cooper's 16. That durability gap means DJ Moore contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•DJ Moore scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amari Cooper vs DJ Moore: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	DJ Moore
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	8.7
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	148
Receptions	65	50
Rec/Game	4.1	2.9
Receiving Yards	782	682
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	40.1
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	95	85
Target Share/Game	5.9	5.0
Age	-	29
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 10

Summary

Amari Cooper outscored DJ Moore by 2.5 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 8.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amari Cooper or DJ Moore in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to DJ Moore's 8.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Amari Cooper and DJ Moore average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. DJ Moore averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and DJ Moore's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amari Cooper or DJ Moore a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper outscored DJ Moore by 2.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.