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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Tetairoa McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.5 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy play this season.

Tetairoa McMillan has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (10.5 to 8.7), and Tetairoa McMillan's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. DJ Moore is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

WRCarolina Panthers#26PPG LEADER

Tetairoa McMillan

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Tetairoa McMillan

Head to Head

8.7 PPG10.5 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Tetairoa McMillan at 48%. That ranking gap means Tetairoa McMillan carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Tetairoa McMillan: The Full Breakdown

DJ Moore and Tetairoa McMillan are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. DJ Moore averaged 8.7 PPG across 17 games with the Chicago Bears, while Tetairoa McMillan posted 10.5 PPG in 17 appearances for the Carolina Panthers.

A 1.8-PPG gap gives Tetairoa McMillan the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025, while DJ Moore drew 85. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tetairoa McMillan, even in weeks where DJ Moore 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 10 while Tetairoa McMillan is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tetairoa McMillan outscored DJ Moore by a projected 31 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.
•Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Tetairoa McMillan is 6 years younger than DJ Moore (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Tetairoa McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Tetairoa McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	10.5
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	179
Receptions	50	70
Rec/Game	2.9	4.1
Receiving Yards	682	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	59.6
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	85	122
Target Share/Game	5.0	7.2
Age	29	23
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

Tetairoa McMillan outscored DJ Moore by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (10.5 to 8.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DJ Moore or Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tetairoa McMillan has the edge at 10.5 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 Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Tetairoa McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Tetairoa McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tetairoa McMillan outscored DJ Moore by 1.8 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.