D.J. Moore

D.J. Moore enters the 2026 fantasy football season in a far better situation than he had in Chicago, because he was traded to Buffalo this offseason and now pairs with Josh Allen, one of the league’s most fantasy-friendly quarterbacks. That move alone gives him a real boost in weekly ceiling, and early 2026 projections still view him as a strong value, with FantasyPros calling him a player managers should target because of the offensive upgrade and his long track record as a productive WR2.

Moore’s profile has always been built on volume, and that remains the biggest reason to buy in. He has shown he can command targets at a high rate, and recent analysis noted that he led the Bears in target share, played every game for a fourth straight season, and was among the league leaders in receptions and snap share, which is exactly what fantasy managers want from a dependable WR1-style option. In Buffalo, the concern is less about whether he can earn looks and more about how the Bills distribute targets among several pass catchers, but his role as the top outside receiver gives him a strong path to consistent usage.

The upside case is obvious: if Moore immediately clicks with Allen and reconnects with familiar scheme elements from his Carolina days under Joe Brady, he could outperform his current draft cost. Some analysts are already framing him as a potential steal, pointing to the combination of elite quarterback play, a favorable offensive environment, and the possibility of more efficient touchdowns than he had in Chicago. If Buffalo’s offense sustains one of the league’s better scoring levels, Moore has the kind of playmaking ability to turn steady target volume into a top-20, and possibly top-12, fantasy season.

The main risk is not injury or a depth-chart threat so much as modest year-to-year volatility in a new offense. Moore has had some down fantasy stretches recently, and one projection model still sees him closer to WR24 than elite WR1 territory, which suggests the market is respecting both his upside and his floor. In 2026 drafts, he looks best as a confident WR2 with real WR1 upside if Buffalo’s passing game settles quickly, making him the kind of player worth targeting when you want both stability and upside.

Updated 06/08/2026