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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Jameson Williams is the better play on a neutral week. 11.0 PPG with 1,129 yards gives a reliable baseline. DJ Moore at 8.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jameson Williams higher, but do not fade DJ Moore entirely.

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

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WRChicago Bears#41

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

8.7 PPG11.0 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Jameson Williams at 50%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between DJ Moore and Jameson Williams is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears wide receiver put up 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Jameson Williams of the Detroit Lions averaged 11.0 in 17. A 2.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.3 points favors Jameson Williams, 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DJ Moore turned 85 targets into 682 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jameson Williams converted 102 looks into 1117 yards and 7 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 Jameson Williams is off Week 6. 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. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored DJ Moore by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jameson Williams is 4 years younger than DJ Moore (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	11.0
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	187
Receptions	50	65
Rec/Game	2.9	3.8
Receiving Yards	682	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	65.7
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	85	102
Target Share/Game	5.0	6.0
Age	29	25
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

11.0 PPG for Jameson Williams versus 8.7 for DJ Moore in 2025. The baseline favors Jameson Williams, 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 Jameson Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Jameson Williams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored DJ Moore by 2.3 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.