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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 11.6 PPG with 395 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 Garrett Wilson 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

WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Garrett Wilson

Head to Head

8.7 PPG11.6 PPG

17 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Garrett Wilson at 53%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between DJ Moore and Garrett Wilson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears wide receiver put up 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets averaged 11.6 in 7. A 2.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.9 points favors Garrett Wilson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. DJ Moore saw 85 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DJ Moore, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson 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 Garrett Wilson is off Week 13. 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. Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored DJ Moore by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. 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.
•Garrett Wilson is 4 years younger than DJ Moore (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	11.6
Games Played	17	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	81
Receptions	50	36
Rec/Game	2.9	5.1
Receiving Yards	682	395
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	56.4
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	85	59
Target Share/Game	5.0	8.4
Age	29	25
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

11.6 PPG for Garrett Wilson versus 8.7 for DJ Moore in 2025. The baseline favors Garrett Wilson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DJ Moore or Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Garrett Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored DJ Moore by 2.9 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.