D.J. Moore Fantasy Football Week 12 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
66.3	460	3	47	23

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by Brandon Niles

· Sep 22, 2022 · 7:06 PM EDT

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

Week 3 vs. New Orleans Saints

D.J. Moore found the end zone! For someone with no more than four touchdowns in a season at any point in his young career, that’s cause for celebration. He had only three catches for 43 yards against the Giants last week, but fantasy managers will take the touchdown. It was also good to see him lead the team in targets, despite a forgettable day in general for the Carolina offense.

This week, Moore faces a Saints defense that just held Tom Brady to 190 yards and a touchdown. Moore should still be considered a low-end WR2 option, expecting him to pick up added targets. Moore had a good game and a bad game against the Saints last season, but the good game included eight catches for 79 yards and a touchdown. Those numbers are very possible in a game where the Panthers might be throwing. Start him.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 14, 2022 · 5:50 PM EDT

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

Week 2 at New York Giants

D.J. Moore had a rough start to the season, catching just three of his six targets for 43 yards. Instead, it was Robbie Anderson with the big touchdown play late in the game. Still, Week 1 is Week 1 and Moore still saw 100% of the team’s offensive snaps. He’ll be fine.

This week, Moore should fare better against a Giants defense that lacks the elite star power of the Browns’ secondary. Expect a bounce-back game from the fifth-year receiver out of Maryland and he should be active in all league formats.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 08, 2022 · 5:48 PM EDT

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

Week 1 vs. Cleveland Browns

D.J. Moore is really good. He has three straight seasons with over 1,100 yards and had a ridiculous 163 targets last year. However, he’s only scored 14 touchdowns in his four-year career, including just four last year. He’s suffered through some questionable quarterback play thus far, but the addition of Baker Mayfield should be an improvement. The Panthers haven’t thrown for more than 17 touchdowns in a season since Moore’s rookie year, while Mayfield has averaged 23 per season over his career. Even if he just hits those numbers, Moore should find the end zone enough to place him in legit WR1 territory.

Moore has a tough matchup against the Browns to start the season. Cleveland ranked 10th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers last year and they have a talented trio of cornerbacks. Still, Moore should benefit from a motivated Baker Mayfield and he’s too talented to sit on your bench. We’re bullish on him this week, ranking him as a low-end WR1 option. Start him.

by Brandon Niles

· Jul 18, 2022 · 2:47 PM EDT

CAR WR D.J. Moore - 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook

2022 Fantasy Upside
D.J. Moore has been super consistent considering the state of the quarterback play he’s dealt with throughout his career. He just wrapped up his third consecutive 1,000-plus yard season and caught a career-high 93 passes in 2021. The Panthers made upgrades on the offensive line and Baker Mayfield is the best quarterback Moore has had dating back to his college years. He has three straight seasons with triple-digit targets and should once again be the primary option in the Panthers’ passing game.

2022 Fantasy Downside
Touchdowns have eluded Moore since his entry into the league. He’s never had more than four in a season and it’s possible the Panthers don’t improve as much as we all hope they will offensively. While Mayfield should be an upgrade, he hasn’t exactly produced elite-level fantasy numbers for himself or his receivers. The best WR season we’ve seen from a Mayfield-led team is Jarvis Landry’s 1,174 yards and six touchdowns in 2019. Those numbers are feasible for Moore, but won’t exactly qualify as a breakout season for him.

2022 Bottom Line
We have Moore ranked as a fringe WR1 option with the addition of Mayfield, thinking his immense talent combined with the quarterback upgrade will help him find the end zone a couple more times. His fourth-round price tag feels about right for that kind of production and fantasy managers shouldn’t hesitate drafting him at cost. He’s a high-floor option with significant upside.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 31, 2021 · 10:34 AM EST

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

Week 17 at New Orleans Saints

D.J. Moore had five catches for 55 yards last week, but he led the team with 11 targets. Moore has double-digit targets in four straight games now, but with so many problems at the quarterback position, he’s still putting up only modest production – with zero touchdowns and only one 100-plus yard receiving game in that span.

This week, Moore faces a Saints defense that ranks ninth in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. It’s a tough matchup for Moore and the Panthers offense, and may feature some of the worst quarterback play in any game this season. Moore’s volume and talent make him worth starting in most leagues, but temper expectations and consider him a fringe WR2 option instead of the WR1 he should be.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 23, 2021 · 12:58 PM EST

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

Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

D.J. Moore had 11 targets last week but was held to just 48 yards on six receptions. Moore has at least seven targets in every game this season and has double-digit targets in three straight, but poor quarterback play and struggling Panthers offense, in general, have limited his fantasy value.

This week, Moore faces a Buccaneers defense that ranks ninth in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. It’s a tough matchup, but with a likely negative game script and his volume of targets, he’s still worth considering as a low-end WR2 option.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 17, 2021 · 11:22 AM EST

CAR WR D.J. Moore - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 at Buffalo Bills

D.J. Moore is day-to-day with a hamstring issue, but the fact that the Panthers’ playoff aspirations are pretty much gone at this point, it’s possible Carolina lets their top receiver rest. If he’s active, he’s worth starting, despite a potentially tough matchup against the Bills. However, he’s risky, considering the bad quarterback play and the potential for re-aggravation. Those hammies linger. Have a backup plan at the ready if you were counting on Moore this week, and try to avoid starting him if possible.