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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Terry McLaurin and DJ Moore are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRWashington Commanders#35PPG LEADER

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

8.7 PPG9.5 PPG

17 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Terry McLaurin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

The gap between DJ Moore and Terry McLaurin is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.8 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. DJ Moore averaged 8.7 PPG with the Chicago Bears across 17 games, and Terry McLaurin posted 9.5 with the Washington Commanders in 10.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DJ Moore turned 85 targets into 682 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Terry McLaurin converted 60 looks into 582 yards and 3 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 Terry McLaurin 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. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Terry McLaurin outscored DJ Moore by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	9.5
Games Played	17	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	95
Receptions	50	38
Rec/Game	2.9	3.8
Receiving Yards	682	582
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	58.2
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	85	60
Target Share/Game	5.0	6.0
Age	29	30
Experience	7 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Terry McLaurin at 9.5 PPG, 0.8 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 Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Terry McLaurin has the edge at 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is DJ Moore or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin outscored DJ Moore by 0.8 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.