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NBC Sports Rotoworld fantasy football takes on D.J. Moore
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from NBC Sports Rotoworld about D.J. Moore.
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All NBC Sports Rotoworld insights about D.J. Moore
PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026
Moore is a start in Week 8 against Baltimore despite being a fader overall. He's in a phenomenal spot this week. Moore has run 69 percent of his routes from out wide as a Bill, and the Ravens have allowed the sixth-most yards and completions to players lined up out wide. Moore's role has been phenomenal with a 26 percent target rate and 15.9 aDOT—he is the only player in the league targeted that often at that high a target depth.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Moore returns from injury after notching just one reception in October; Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter are cautiously optimistic about his ability to turn around his season.PositiveRoleOct 29, 2026
DJ Moore makes his way back into WR2 spots in Week 8 rankings, indicating a return to or elevation in draft/ranking consideration after prior absence or lower positioning.NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026
Ranked WR15 in Week 8; the source notes Moore 'makes his way back into WR2 spots' and is 'poised to play for only the second time since September.' Although the Bills had nice pop-up performances during Moore's lengthy absence, nothing changed the overall calculus—this remains an offense that badly needs Moore's playmaking and chain-moving ability. He's an extreme re-injury risk but a must-start for however long he remains in the lineup.PositiveInjuryOct 28, 2026
Moore aggravated his shoulder injury in Week 4 and missed Weeks 5-6. The team's Week 7 bye should afford Moore the requisite time to heal and return to the active roster when the Bills take on the Ravens on the road. If active, Moore would be an upside WR3.PositiveInjuryOct 20, 2026
Moore aggravated his shoulder injury in Week 4 and missed Weeks 5-6. The Bills' Week 7 bye should afford him requisite time to heal and return to the active roster when the team faces the Ravens on the road. If active, Moore would be an upside WR3.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
At the time the article was published, Moore had not yet stepped on the practice field this week and is trending toward missing Week 6 against the Raiders if he can't get on the field in any capacity on Friday.NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026
Moore aggravated his shoulder injury in Week 4 and was forced from the game, unable to return; he did not play in Week 5 against the Rams. The Bills adapted to his absence by taking on a run-leaning offensive game plan on Monday Night Football, where Josh Allen attempted only 19 passes to 37 team rush attempts.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
DJ Moore's Week 5 status is in doubt heading into the Bills' matchup against the Rams, creating uncertainty for fantasy managers.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Moore is dealing with a lingering shoulder injury; his absence would make Josh Palmer usable in fantasy.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Moore aggravated his shoulder injury in Week 4 and was forced from the game, unable to return. The team has yet to release an injury update as of Tuesday. Moore could be facing an absence after the second time injuring his shoulder. Head coach Joe Brady said Monday that he wants to get tight end Dalton Kincaid more involved in the offense, which would be easier with Moore off the field.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Bills wide receiver DJ Moore is likely out for Week 5 road matchup against the Rams; this injury provides a slight boost to the Rams defense, though not enough to rank them higher than Tier 4 in the rankings.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Suffered an injury in Week 4 that drastically impacted offensive production and defensive points across the league.NegativeInjurySep 25, 2026
Moore left the Bills game in Week 2 with a shoulder injury. His status for Week 3 is uncertain; if he is sidelined, Keon Coleman should be in position to take advantage of the Chargers' boundary deficiencies.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Moore suffered an AC joint sprain in Week 2 and is day-to-day. His absence could further propel tight end Dalton Kincaid into elite territory after the talented young tight end posted 225 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets through two games.PositiveInjurySep 17, 2026
Moore is not on the injury report for Week 2 vs. the Lions, indicating he is healthy and available for fantasy lineups.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Moore was elite from every percentage and share perspective in Week 1; even if the Bills' pass-happy approach was somewhat outlier-ish, it should hold for at least one more week against the Lions in what shapes up as a shootout.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Kyle Dvorchak marvels at how quickly DJ Moore has apparently gotten back to full strength ahead of the Buffalo Bills' Week 2 TNF game against the Detroit Lions and calls him a 'mid-range WR2' for fantasy.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Moore benefited from the Bills' dramatic offensive shift under new head coach Joe Brady. Buffalo posted the fourth most total team air yards in Week 1 against the elite Texans defense, a massive jump from their seventh-lowest mark (201.5 air yards per game) in 2025. The source notes that a big game from Moore would have been unthinkable under Sean McDermott and could be commonplace in 2026 if Brady is committed to letting Josh Allen cook.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
DJ Moore posted a 5/100/1 line in Week 1, benefiting from the Bills' aggressive offensive approach with the eighth-fastest pace and sixth-highest situation-neutral pass rate. His strong performance reflects the team's commitment to high-volume passing.NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026
Among 41 wide receivers who ran at least 500 routes in 2025, Moore ranked 37th in yards per route run, sandwiched between Tre Tucker and Jerry Jeudy, and was even worse in targets per route. Fewer players gave such a large sample of dreadful football. On a new team willing to make him the focal point of their passing attack, Moore's efficiency will probably rebound this year, but the source is betting against it happening versus a Houston defense that led the NFL in EPA per dropback allowed.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Moore was the only boat to miss new coach Ben Johnson's rising tide in Chicago last season, which is concerning. However, his status as the No. 1 weapon for Josh Allen cannot be ignored in the WR2 ranks. The source maintains the belief—or maybe it's hope—that Moore's freelance route-running style is a better fit for Allen than taskmaster Johnson.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Moore was atrocious last year, averaging 1.1 yards per route while being targeted on 15 percent of his reps—marks that were outside the top 60 and 70 receivers, respectively. Moore posted his second-worst season by YPRR in 2024. At 29 years old, Moore looks like a player in irreversible decline, making him an unattractive fifth-round pick.PositiveRoleSep 3, 2026
Moore is back in the Joe Brady system in which he thrived as a Panther and has been an efficient, target-commanding wideout through most of his career. In Buffalo, Moore has precious little target competition outside fellow efficiency machine Dalton Kincaid. Moore has been targeted on three of his seven preseason pass routes and will clearly be a focal point of Brady's offense, which is expected to be at least a little more pass-heavy than the Bills were under former hyper-conservative head coach Sean McDermott.PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
Moore is a freelancer who didn't fit in Ben Johnson's apparently precise scheme but gels better with Josh Allen's style of play. The Bills paid a pretty penny and are highly motivated to make this work. Among the 49-60 range on Yahoo (which the source calls their least favorite collection of 12 players all summer), Moore's case is the most compelling. The source likes Moore's case the most in that range.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
The Bills added receiver talent by way of DJ Moore, which could limit James Cook's receiving opportunities despite Cmc. As' expectation that Buffalo's running backs have been "noticeably more involved as pass catchers" in training camp.NegativeBustAug 20, 2026
Moore's numbers have been in freefall for two seasons, bottoming out at 1.1 yards per route in 2025, down from 1.4 YPRR the prior year. Per ESPN's player-tracking data, he ranked 50th in Open Score last year and was targeted on a dismal 15 percent of his routes. There is overwhelming evidence to suggest the Bills' acquisition of Moore could go the way of Amari Cooper as opposed to Stefon Diggs.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Moore was drafted 4.11 in this mock draft by the Buffalo Bills, indicating late fourth-round selection.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Moore ran six of nine possible routes with the starters during Buffalo's two-drive preseason sample. All signs from camp have pointed to Moore being locked in for a starting role. Moore did not run multiple routes from the slot like his teammates.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Moore is grouped in Tier 5, described as a swing-for-the-fences tier where players have elite profiles but uncertain paths to consistent production; this tier is not recommended as a first or second receiver but may provide league-winner upside if variance can be absorbed.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
The Bills are pot committed to Moore; not much risk at current ADP.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
The Bills are pot committed to Moore; not much risk at current ADP, suggesting good value.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Ranked WR29 overall (67th overall) in 2026 fantasy football rankings, positioned as a solid wide receiver prospect.PositiveProjectionNo date
Moore, acquired via trade for a second-round pick, had only 50 receptions for 682 yards and 6 TDs in 2025 with the Bears but could produce 1,000 yards and 8+ touchdowns in Buffalo as an outside threat, similar to his 2020 performance under Brady when he had 1,215 scrimmage yards.