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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Jalen McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DJ Moore is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

DJ Moore is the better fantasy play this season.

DJ Moore is the better play on a neutral week. 8.7 PPG with 763 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jalen McMillan at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft DJ Moore higher, but do not fade Jalen McMillan entirely.

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

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WRChicago Bears#41PPG LEADER

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Jalen McMillan

Head to Head

8.7 PPG6.0 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Jalen McMillan: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Jalen McMillan at 27%. That ranking gap means DJ Moore carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Jalen McMillan: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between DJ Moore and Jalen McMillan is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears wide receiver put up 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Jalen McMillan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers averaged 6.0 in 4. A 2.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.7 points favors DJ Moore, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. DJ Moore saw 85 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DJ Moore, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: DJ Moore is off Week 10 and Jalen McMillan Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Jalen McMillan (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•DJ Moore outscored Jalen McMillan by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means DJ Moore contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•DJ Moore saw 85 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jalen McMillan is 5 years younger than DJ Moore (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Jalen McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Jalen McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	6.0
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	24
Receptions	50	12
Rec/Game	2.9	3.0
Receiving Yards	682	178
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	44.5
Receiving TDs	6	0
Targets	85	15
Target Share/Game	5.0	3.8
Age	29	24
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

8.7 PPG for DJ Moore versus 6.0 for Jalen McMillan in 2025. The baseline favors DJ Moore, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DJ Moore or Jalen McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DJ Moore has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 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 Jalen McMillan average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Jalen McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Jalen McMillan (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Jalen McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DJ Moore outscored Jalen McMillan by 2.7 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.