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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Ja'Marr ChaseWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy play this season.

Ja'Marr Chase is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.7 PPG and 1,426 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. DJ Moore (8.7 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Ja'Marr Chase as the starter and DJ Moore as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRChicago Bears#41

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Ja'Marr Chase

Head to Head

8.7 PPG15.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Ja'Marr Chase at 71%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Ja'Marr Chase: The Full Breakdown

Ja'Marr Chase and DJ Moore are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver averaged 15.7 PPG in 2025, a full 7.0 points per game ahead of DJ Moore's 8.7 with the Chicago Bears. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 7.0-PPG gap gives Ja'Marr Chase 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.

Target volume is the story here. Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025, while DJ Moore drew 85. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where DJ Moore posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

DJ Moore has his bye in Week 10, and Ja'Marr Chase rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Ja'Marr Chase at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. DJ Moore is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: DJ Moore (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored DJ Moore by a projected 119 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ja'Marr Chase'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.
•Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 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 Ja'Marr Chase: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Ja'Marr Chase
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	15.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	251
Receptions	50	125
Rec/Game	2.9	7.8
Receiving Yards	682	1,412
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	88.3
Receiving TDs	6	8
Targets	85	185
Target Share/Game	5.0	11.6
Age	29	26
Experience	7 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Ja'Marr Chase outscored DJ Moore by 7.0 PPG in 2025 (15.7 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 DJ Moore or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 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 DJ Moore and Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.0 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Ja'Marr Chase a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored DJ Moore by 7.0 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.