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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Michael Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 1,006 yards gives a reliable baseline. DJ Moore at 8.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Michael Wilson higher, but do not fade DJ Moore entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRChicago Bears#41

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

8.7 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Michael Wilson at 49%. That ranking gap means Michael Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between DJ Moore and Michael Wilson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears wide receiver put up 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Michael Wilson of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 10.7 in 17. A 2.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.0 points favors Michael Wilson, 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.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while DJ Moore drew 85. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, even in weeks where DJ Moore 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 Michael Wilson Week 14. 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. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Michael Wilson outscored DJ Moore by a projected 34 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.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 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 Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	10.7
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	182
Receptions	50	78
Rec/Game	2.9	4.6
Receiving Yards	682	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	59.2
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	85	126
Target Share/Game	5.0	7.4
Age	29	26
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

10.7 PPG for Michael Wilson versus 8.7 for DJ Moore in 2025. The baseline favors Michael Wilson, 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 Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to DJ Moore's 8.7 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 Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Michael Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Michael Wilson outscored DJ Moore by 2.0 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.