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DJ Moore vs Malik Nabers

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
WRNew York GiantsPPG LEADER
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
Bye
Week 11

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8.5 PPG12.0 PPG
17 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

DJ Moore vs Malik Nabers: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between DJ Moore and Malik Nabers for your lineup, you are not alone. DJ Moore finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG for the Buffalo Bills (17 games), and Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 for the New York Giants (4 games).

That 3.5-point weekly advantage for Malik Nabers is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. DJ Moore saw 85 targets in 2025, while Malik Nabers drew 35. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DJ Moore, even in weeks where Malik Nabers posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: DJ Moore sits Week 12 while Malik Nabers is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Malik Nabers at 12.0 PPG, 3.5 points per game above DJ Moore's 8.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DJ Moore or Malik Nabers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 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 Malik Nabers average in 2025?

DJ Moore averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Malik Nabers's bye weeks in 2026?

DJ Moore (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Malik Nabers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Malik Nabers outscored DJ Moore by 3.5 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.