D.J. Moore Fantasy Football Week 13 Scouting Report

D.J. Moore
WR
, Chicago Bears

Age: 27
Weight: 210 lbs
Height: 5' 11"
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ADP: 41
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
86.2	566	4	54	36

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by Brandon Niles

· Sep 26, 2019 · 12:12 PM EDT

CAR WR D.J. Moore - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Houston Texans

D.J. Moore had a 52-yard touchdown last week against the Cardinals, but he was targeted only twice on the day after totaling 26 targets over the first two games of the season. The target-reduction coming after a quarterback change is concerning, with Kyle Allen set to make another start in relief of the injured Cam Newton. That being said, Moore was targeted eight times in the season-finale last year – Allen’s last start – so it’s too soon to panic.

This week, Moore faces a Texans defense that has given up the fifth-most aFPA to the wide receiver position so far this season, and they were torched by Keenan Allen last week to the tune of 13 catches, 183 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Moore isn’t Keenan Allen by any means, but he has tremendous rebound potential in what should be a good matchup. Start him as a WR2 in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 20, 2019 · 10:01 AM EDT

CAR WR D.J. Moore - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Arizona Cardinals

D.J. Moore had nine receptions for 89 yards last week against the Buccaneers and he led the team with 14 targets. Moore hasn’t lit the world on fire, but with double-digit targets in each of his first two games, it’s clear he’s going to be a focal point of the Carolina passing game. Cam Newton’s health is concerning, but with Newton looking off-target and hesitant through two weeks so far, even if the Panthers need to turn to Kyle Allen, Moore should continue getting quality looks.

This week, Moore is a sneaky upside play against a Cardinals defense that’s still missing suspended cornerback Patrick Peterson. Arizona allowed eight catches and 86 yards to Marquise Brown last week and should be a good matchup for Moore. While most will be scared off by the quarterback situation in Carolina – whether Cam misses the game, or plays hurt – Moore should be in for a high floor after another target-heavy game. He’s a borderline WR2 this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 11, 2019 · 3:02 PM EDT

CAR WR D.J. Moore - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

D.J. Moore had seven catches for 76 yards against the Rams last week in the season opener. He was second on the team with 10 targets, and although he lost a fumble, it was good to see him heavily involved in the passing game. Moore should continue to be featured in the Panthers offense, and Cam Newton seems to trust him.

This week, Moore faces a Buccaneers defense that struggled all last season, but really dominated the 49ers last week. George Kittle led San Francisco with a mere 54 receiving yards. Whether the Tampa defense is truly improved or not may not matter much if Moore continues to get the kind of targets he did to start the season, however, and fantasy owners should consider him a high-end WR2 option in what could be a good matchup.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 05, 2019 · 9:36 PM EDT

CAR WR D.J. Moore - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Los Angeles Rams

D.J. Moore’s rookie season would look more impressive had he found the end zone a bit more. For a struggling passing attack, he managed 788 yards on 55 receptions, despite entering the year as the WR2 behind Devin Funchess. With Funchess gone and Cam Newton supposedly healthy to start the year, expectations are high for Moore to build on his rookie campaign, and to especially hit paydirt more than the two times he did as a rookie.

Moore starts his sophomore season against a Rams defense that allowed 31 touchdown passes to opposing teams last year, eighth-most in the league. He should be heavily targeted, and he should have every opportunity to thrive in a nice matchup. Because his production is more speculation than a proven commodity at this point, Moore has an element of risk to him, but we have him as a low-end WR2 and he should have no trouble producing at that level to start the year.

by Brandon Niles

· Jul 10, 2019 · 7:07 PM EDT

CAR WR D.J. Moore - 2019 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

After a slow start to his rookie season, D.J. Moore improved over the second half. Over his final seven games, he was targeted at least seven times in all but one and he had an explosive outing against the Lions on November 11th, with seven catches, 157 yards and a touchdown. Moore finished the season with 788 yards and with Devin Funchess gone to the Colts in free agency, he enters 2019 as the top receiver on the Carolina depth chart. Moore has speed, talent and tremendous upside as a potential WR1 in a Norv Turner offense.

Fantasy Downside

I say Norv Turner offense because he’s always been pretty kind to passers and pass-catchers, but it’s possible that the statement is a little outdated. His recent three-year stint in Minnesota failed to produce a top-ten receiver and his last elite pass-catcher was Josh Gordon with the Browns back in 2013. Also, quarterback Cam Newton is not aging well. He’s been nicked up in each of the past three seasons – although he’s mostly played through his nagging injuries – and had shoulder surgery during the offseason. If this is the year Newton falls apart, it’ll be hard for Moore to have the breakout season everyone expects. Also, Moore only found the end zone twice last year, so all the hype may be a bit premature.

2019 Bottom Line

Moore is a bit of a lottery ticket, but his sixth-round ADP in 12-team leagues makes it hard to pull the trigger on him. Two rounds later he becomes someone with enough upside to warrant the risk, but sixth round makes him a fringe WR2/WR3 on your roster, and that’s expecting a whole lot of progression in his second season for that kind of investment. That being said, Moore does have great upside, and he’s not someone to avoid by any means. Owners just need to know he’s far from a sure thing.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 26, 2018 · 12:59 PM EST

CAR WR D.J. Moore - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at New Orleans Saints

D.J. Moore only had two catches for 19 yards last week against the Falcons. With Cam Newton out for the final two games of the season, Moore is a risky bet, especially facing a Saints team that has one legitimate starting corner who will likely be assigned to Moore. If Marshon Lattimore sits in a game that means very little to the Saints, then Moore should be considered a risky WR3 option, but in most leagues, he’s too risky to trust to finish the season.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 21, 2018 · 1:45 PM EST

CAR WR D.J. Moore - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Atlanta Falcons

D.J. Moore had only two catches for 12 yards last week against the Saints. He also had a 22-yard run, but fumbled badly at the end of it. Moore has shown flashes of brilliance this season, but as the Panthers passing attack has struggled, so has Moore. Cam Newton’s shoulder doesn’t look healthy right now, which may also hurt Moore’s chances for big numbers down the stretch.

This week, Moore has a lot of upside in what should be a good matchup. The Falcons have 28 passing touchdowns this year, although their corners have actually played better than their linebackers and safeties. Regardless, Moore is a boom/bust player with upside in a nice matchup. The bust portion comes largely from the Panthers starting backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke for the final two games of the season.