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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DJ Moore is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

DJ Moore is the better fantasy play this season.

DJ Moore has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.4-PPG advantage is real (8.7 to 6.3), and DJ Moore's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Xavier Worthy is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRChicago Bears#41PPG LEADER

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

8.7 PPG6.3 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means DJ Moore carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

DJ Moore and Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy posted 6.3 PPG in 14 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 2.4-PPG gap gives DJ Moore 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DJ Moore turned 85 targets into 682 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 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 Xavier Worthy Week 6. 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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•DJ Moore outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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.
•Xavier Worthy is 6 years younger than DJ Moore (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	6.3
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	88
Receptions	50	42
Rec/Game	2.9	3.0
Receiving Yards	682	532
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	38.0
Receiving TDs	6	1
Targets	85	73
Target Share/Game	5.0	5.2
Age	29	23
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

DJ Moore outscored Xavier Worthy by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (8.7 to 6.3). 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DJ Moore has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Xavier Worthy (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DJ Moore outscored Xavier Worthy by 2.4 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.