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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs DJ MooreWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DJ Moore is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

DJ Moore is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, DJ Moore and Chris Godwin Jr. are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRChicago Bears#41PPG LEADER

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

DJ Moore

Head to Head

7.4 PPG8.7 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% 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.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs DJ Moore: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Chris Godwin Jr. and DJ Moore is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.3 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 PPG with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers across 9 games, and DJ Moore posted 8.7 with the Chicago Bears in 17.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Target volume is the story here. DJ Moore saw 85 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DJ Moore, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. DJ Moore (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•DJ Moore outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. 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.
•DJ Moore saw 85 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs DJ Moore: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	DJ Moore
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	8.7
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	148
Receptions	33	50
Rec/Game	3.7	2.9
Receiving Yards	360	682
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	40.1
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	51	85
Target Share/Game	5.7	5.0
Age	30	29
Experience	8 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor DJ Moore at 8.7 PPG, 1.3 points per game above Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Godwin Jr. or DJ Moore in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DJ Moore has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. and DJ Moore average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. DJ Moore averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

Do Chris Godwin Jr. and DJ Moore share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Chris Godwin Jr. and DJ Moore share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or DJ Moore a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DJ Moore outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 1.3 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.