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DJ Moore vs Justin Jefferson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRBuffalo Bills
DJ Moore
PPG
8.5
Games
17
Rec
50
Rec Yds
682
Rec TDs
6
Targets
85
Bye
Week 12
WRMinnesota VikingsPPG LEADER
Justin Jefferson
PPG
9.4
Games
17
Rec
84
Rec Yds
1,048
Rec TDs
2
Targets
141
Bye
Week 6

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8.5 PPG9.4 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 6

DJ Moore vs Justin Jefferson: Who Should You Start?

The gap between DJ Moore and Justin Jefferson is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.9 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. DJ Moore averaged 8.5 PPG with the Buffalo Bills across 17 games, and Justin Jefferson posted 9.4 with the Minnesota Vikings in 17.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Target volume is the story here. Justin Jefferson saw 141 targets in 2025, while DJ Moore drew 85. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Justin Jefferson, 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 12, and Justin Jefferson 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.

The Bottom Line

9.4 PPG for Justin Jefferson versus 8.5 for DJ Moore in 2025. The baseline favors Justin Jefferson, 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 Justin Jefferson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Jefferson has the edge at 9.4 PPG compared to DJ Moore's 8.5 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 Justin Jefferson average in 2025?

DJ Moore averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Justin Jefferson averaged 9.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Justin Jefferson's bye weeks in 2026?

DJ Moore (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Justin Jefferson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Justin Jefferson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Justin Jefferson outscored DJ Moore by 0.9 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.