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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs DJ Moore

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Davante Adams outscored DJ Moore by 5.1 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Davante Adams is the clear pick. DJ Moore profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 8

WRChicago Bears#41

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

DJ Moore

Head to Head

13.8 PPG8.7 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and DJ Moore at 40%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs DJ Moore: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Davante Adams and DJ Moore for your lineup, you are not alone. Davante Adams finished the 2025 season at 13.8 PPG for the Los Angeles Rams (14 games), and DJ Moore averaged 8.7 for the Chicago Bears (17 games).

That 5.1-point weekly advantage for Davante Adams 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.

Target volume is the story here. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while DJ Moore drew 85. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, 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: Davante Adams sits Week 8 while DJ Moore 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

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. DJ Moore is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. DJ Moore (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored DJ Moore by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means DJ Moore contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•DJ Moore is 4 years younger than Davante Adams (29 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatAdamsMoore

PPG (Half-PPR)13.88.7

Games Played1417

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)193148

Receptions6050

Rec/Game4.32.9

Receiving Yards789682

Rec Yds/Game56.440.1

Receiving TDs146

Targets11485

Target Share/Game8.15.0

Age3329

Experience11 yrs7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Davante Adams at 13.8 PPG, 5.1 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 Davante Adams or DJ Moore in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams and DJ Moore average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. DJ Moore averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and DJ Moore's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 8, and DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or DJ Moore a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored DJ Moore by 5.1 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.