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DJ Moore vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Parker Washington is the better play on a neutral week. 10.4 PPG with 847 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 Parker Washington higher, but do not fade DJ Moore entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRChicago Bears#41
DJ Moore
PPG
8.7
Games
17
Rec
50
Rec Yds
682
Rec TDs
6
Targets
85
Bye
Week 10
WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER
Parker Washington
PPG
10.4
Games
15
Rec
58
Rec Yds
847
Rec TDs
5
Targets
95
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
DJ Moore
Parker Washington

Head to Head

8.7 PPG10.4 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between DJ Moore and Parker Washington for your lineup, you are not alone. DJ Moore finished the 2025 season at 8.7 PPG for the Chicago Bears (17 games), and Parker Washington averaged 10.4 for the Jacksonville Jaguars (15 games).

That 1.7-point weekly advantage for Parker Washington 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DJ Moore turned 85 targets into 682 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Parker Washington converted 95 looks into 847 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

DJ Moore has his bye in Week 10, and Parker Washington 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. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Parker Washington outscored DJ Moore by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Parker Washington's 15. 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.
  • Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
  • Parker Washington is 5 years younger than DJ Moore (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDJ MooreParker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)8.710.4
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)148156
Receptions5058
Rec/Game2.93.9
Receiving Yards682847
Rec Yds/Game40.156.5
Receiving TDs65
Targets8595
Target Share/Game5.06.3
Age2924
Experience7 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Parker Washington at 10.4 PPG, 1.7 points per game above DJ Moore's 8.7. 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 Parker Washington in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Parker Washington average in 2025?

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is DJ Moore or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Parker Washington outscored DJ Moore 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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