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DJ Moore vs Keon ColemanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DJ Moore is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Keon Coleman's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

DJ Moore is the better fantasy play this season.

DJ Moore has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (8.7 to 7.0), and DJ Moore's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Keon Coleman is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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
17
Rec
50
Rec Yds
682
Rec TDs
6
Targets
85
Bye
Week 10
WRBuffalo Bills#59
Keon Coleman
PPG
7.0
Games
12
Rec
38
Rec Yds
404
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
DJ Moore
Keon Coleman

Head to Head

8.7 PPG7.0 PPG
17 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Keon Coleman at 32%. That ranking gap means DJ Moore carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Keon Coleman: The Full Breakdown

DJ Moore and Keon Coleman are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. DJ Moore averaged 8.7 PPG across 17 games with the Chicago Bears, while Keon Coleman posted 7.0 PPG in 12 appearances for the Buffalo Bills.

A 1.7-PPG gap gives DJ Moore 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. DJ Moore saw 85 targets in 2025, while Keon Coleman drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DJ Moore, even in weeks where Keon Coleman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: DJ Moore is off Week 10 and Keon Coleman Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Keon Coleman (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • DJ Moore outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. 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.
  • Keon Coleman is 6 years younger than DJ Moore (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Keon Coleman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDJ MooreKeon Coleman
PPG (Half-PPR)8.77.0
Games Played1712
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14884
Receptions5038
Rec/Game2.93.2
Receiving Yards682404
Rec Yds/Game40.133.7
Receiving TDs64
Targets8559
Target Share/Game5.04.9
Age2923
Experience7 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 7

Summary

DJ Moore outscored Keon Coleman by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (8.7 to 7.0). 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 Keon Coleman in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, DJ Moore has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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 Keon Coleman average in 2025?

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Keon Coleman's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is DJ Moore or Keon Coleman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

DJ Moore outscored Keon Coleman by 1.7 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.

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