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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Jakobi MeyersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DJ Moore is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

DJ Moore is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, DJ Moore and Jakobi Meyers are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-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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WRChicago Bears#41PPG LEADER

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRJacksonville Jaguars#42

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Jakobi Meyers

Head to Head

8.7 PPG8.6 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Jakobi Meyers at 39%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

DJ Moore vs Jakobi Meyers: The Full Breakdown

DJ Moore (8.7 PPG) and Jakobi Meyers (8.6 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. DJ Moore played 17 games for the Chicago Bears; Jakobi Meyers suited up 16 times for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 0.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DJ Moore turned 85 targets into 682 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jakobi Meyers converted 110 looks into 835 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: DJ Moore sits Week 10 while Jakobi Meyers is off Week 7. 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: DJ Moore (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jakobi Meyers (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•DJ Moore outscored Jakobi Meyers by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jakobi Meyers'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.
•Jakobi Meyers saw 110 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Jakobi Meyers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Jakobi Meyers
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	8.6
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	138
Receptions	50	75
Rec/Game	2.9	4.7
Receiving Yards	682	835
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	52.2
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	85	110
Target Share/Game	5.0	6.9
Age	29	29
Experience	7 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor DJ Moore at 8.7 PPG, 0.1 points per game above Jakobi Meyers's 8.6. 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 DJ Moore or Jakobi Meyers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DJ Moore has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 DJ Moore and Jakobi Meyers average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Jakobi Meyers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Jakobi Meyers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DJ Moore outscored Jakobi Meyers by 0.1 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.