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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Joshua PalmerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DJ Moore is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 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. Joshua Palmer at 6.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft DJ Moore higher, but do not fade Joshua Palmer entirely.

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

WRLos Angeles Chargers#99

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Joshua Palmer

Head to Head

8.7 PPG6.8 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Joshua Palmer: 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 Joshua Palmer at 31%. That ranking gap means DJ Moore carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Joshua Palmer: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between DJ Moore and Joshua Palmer is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears wide receiver put up 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Joshua Palmer of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 6.8 in 14. A 1.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.9 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DJ Moore turned 85 targets into 682 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Joshua Palmer converted 65 looks into 498 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

DJ Moore has his bye in Week 10, and Joshua Palmer rests in Week 5. 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

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. Joshua Palmer (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•DJ Moore outscored Joshua Palmer by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Joshua Palmer's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Joshua Palmer: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Joshua Palmer
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	6.8
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	95
Receptions	50	42
Rec/Game	2.9	3.0
Receiving Yards	682	498
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	35.6
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	85	65
Target Share/Game	5.0	4.6
Age	29	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

8.7 PPG for DJ Moore versus 6.8 for Joshua Palmer 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 Joshua Palmer in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DJ Moore has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 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 Joshua Palmer average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Joshua Palmer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Joshua Palmer (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Joshua Palmer a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DJ Moore outscored Joshua Palmer by 1.9 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.