DJ Moore

NFL player. Position: WR. Team: BUF.

Quick Facts

Position: WR
Team: BUF (Buffalo Bills)
Bye week (2026): 7
FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 56

2026 Outlook

Acquired in trade by the Buffalo Bills in the offseason. Moore becomes the clear #1 receiver in an improved Bills offense, relegating Khalil Shakir to secondary status. With Josh Allen's arm talent and the Bills' improved supporting cast, Moore is positioned for immediate WR1 usage and target volume (per 2026 NFL Draft: Dynasty Fantasy Football Winners And Losers From The AFC East).

At OTAs (May 20), head coach Joe Brady cautioned that chemistry between Allen and Moore requires work and won't happen overnight. Brady explained the QB must understand Moore's route timing, speed coming out of breaks, and body language cues. Allen is throwing forced passes in spring to get a feel for how Moore will react; by training camp, these early awkward throws should become natural. Moore's run-after-catch ability means plays will evolve as he and Allen develop timing. A quick Allen throw during 11-on-11 drills showed the kind of short-area passes expected to be staples of the offense—Allen's ball nearly turned Moore completely around, but Moore bobbled and secured it. (per Joe Brady Explained How Josh Allen and D.J. Moore Are Building Chemistry at Bills OTAs)

Moore is bullish on Brady's scheme transformation for 2026. He praised Brady's playcalling additions—new routes and concepts at Carolina and Buffalo—and noted the Bills' offense has been "electric" with Josh Allen running it. Moore suggested Brady might "open it up" with increased weaponry and deeper shots ("bombs over Baghdad"), positioning Moore to exploit his elite big-play traits. Moore is one of just five receivers with 50+ catches on 20+ air yard throws over the last five seasons (alongside CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill, and George Pickens), perfectly aligned with Brady's deeper passing approach for 2026. (per What DJ Moore recently said about Joe Brady, Josh Allen and 'electric' Bills offense)

One analyst predicted Moore to crack the top-10 WRs despite being drafted as WR23. The logic: Josh Allen's track record with elite receivers (Stefon Diggs ranked 3, 7, 4, and 10 during their time together) provides strong precedent. Moore's play style—getting open over strict route mechanics—fits Allen's improvisation-heavy game better than it fit Ben Johnson's system. After being marginalized in Chicago, Moore has clear upside for a breakout 2026 season. (per 10 Bold Predictions for the 2026 Fantasy Football Season)

FantasyPros boldly predicts Moore will finish as a top-10 receiver in 2026, currently being drafted as WR23. A lost 2025 season in Chicago behind inflated talent has created an opportunity for Moore to capitalize on clear WR1 status in Buffalo with Josh Allen, a QB with a track record of supporting elite pass-catchers. (per 10 Bold Predictions for the 2026 Fantasy Football Season)

The Bills also underwent significant defensive changes with new DC Jim Leonhard replacing Bobby Babich. Leonhard is shifting the Bills from a 4-3 base defense to a 3-4 alignment and plans to bring an aggressive identity featuring five-or-more-rushers blitz rates similar to his time with Denver (fourth-highest in the league since 2023) versus Buffalo's prior ranking of 29th. This defensive evolution won't directly impact Moore's receiving volume but signals the Bills' commitment to a faster-paced, more aggressive scheme overall under new HC Joe Brady. (per Rams 2026 opponent breakdown: Buffalo Bills)

Role / Depth Chart

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Recent News

2026-05-31 — New Bills WR DJ Moore admits to 'growing pains' in Buffalo, confident 'it's gonna be... (New Bills WR DJ Moore admits to 'growing pains' in Buffalo, confident 'it's gonna be...)
2026-05-29 — NFL Player News (NFL Player News)
2026-05-29 — Eagles News: NFL insider says A.J. Brown trade “framework is in place” (Eagles News: NFL insider says A.J. Brown trade “framework is in place”)
2026-05-31 — ESPN names the Bills' worst move of the 2026 NFL offseason (ESPN names the Bills' worst move of the 2026 NFL offseason)
2026-05-21 — Rams 2026 opponent breakdown: Buffalo Bills (Rams 2026 opponent breakdown: Buffalo Bills)
2026-05-05 — Bills big-picture questions: Does Buffalo have enough to reach new heights in 2026? (Bills big-picture questions: Does Buffalo have enough to reach new heights in 2026?)
2026-05-30 — Bills' most under appreciated player pick for 2026 is exactly who fans expect (Bills' most under appreciated player pick for 2026 is exactly who fans expect)
2026-03-06 — Fantasy Football 2026 Top-50 Rankings: Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs at 1.01? (Fantasy Football 2026 Top-50 Rankings: Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs at 1.01?)
2026-03-12 — 2026 NFL Free Agency Moves & Fantasy Football Impact (2026 NFL Free Agency Moves & Fantasy Football Impact)
2026-05-24 — Field Yates' fantasy football PPR rankings: Top 160 for 2026 (Field Yates' fantasy football PPR rankings: Top 160 for 2026)

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