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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

Quentin Johnston is the better play on a neutral week. 11.2 PPG with 742 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 Quentin Johnston 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

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

8.7 PPG11.2 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Quentin Johnston at 51%. That ranking gap means Quentin Johnston carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between DJ Moore and Quentin Johnston for your lineup, you are not alone. DJ Moore finished the 2025 season at 8.7 PPG for the Chicago Bears (17 games), and Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 for the Los Angeles Chargers (13 games).

That 2.5-point weekly advantage for Quentin Johnston 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 Quentin Johnston converted 84 looks into 735 yards and 8 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: DJ Moore is off Week 10 and Quentin Johnston 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. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored DJ Moore by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. 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.
•Quentin Johnston is 5 years younger than DJ Moore (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	11.2
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	146
Receptions	50	51
Rec/Game	2.9	3.9
Receiving Yards	682	735
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	56.5
Receiving TDs	6	8
Targets	85	84
Target Share/Game	5.0	6.5
Age	29	24
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Quentin Johnston at 11.2 PPG, 2.5 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 Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 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 Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is DJ Moore or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored DJ Moore by 2.5 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.