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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Keenan AllenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DJ Moore is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Keenan Allen's 8.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

DJ Moore is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. DJ Moore edges Keenan Allen by 0.3 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, DJ Moore goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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#45

Keenan Allen

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Keenan Allen

Head to Head

8.7 PPG8.4 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Keenan Allen: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #45 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Keenan Allen at 38%. That ranking gap means DJ Moore carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Keenan Allen: The Full Breakdown

The gap between DJ Moore and Keenan Allen is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.3 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. DJ Moore averaged 8.7 PPG with the Chicago Bears across 17 games, and Keenan Allen posted 8.4 with the Los Angeles Chargers 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. Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025, while DJ Moore drew 85. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Keenan Allen, 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 Keenan Allen rests in Week 7. 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. Keenan Allen (age 34) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•DJ Moore outscored Keenan Allen by a projected 5 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.
•Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•DJ Moore is 5 years younger than Keenan Allen (29 vs 34), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Keenan Allen: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Keenan Allen
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	8.4
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	143
Receptions	50	81
Rec/Game	2.9	4.8
Receiving Yards	682	777
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	45.7
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	85	122
Target Share/Game	5.0	7.2
Age	29	34
Experience	7 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

DJ Moore outscored Keenan Allen by 0.3 PPG in 2025 (8.7 to 8.4). 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 Keenan Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DJ Moore has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Keenan Allen's 8.4 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 Keenan Allen average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Keenan Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Keenan Allen (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Keenan Allen a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DJ Moore outscored Keenan Allen by 0.3 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.