DJ Moore vs Luther Burden
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Clear edge · 68% confident
DJ Moore- More points per game: 10.0 vs 8.5
- More opportunity: 85% snap share, 13 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: WR35 vs WR48
Luther Burden carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
DJ Moore and Luther Burden are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Luther Burden holds the edge in expert consensus (WR22 to WR24). DJ Moore typically comes off the board first, around pick 53 (round 5) to Luther Burden's pick 56. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Luther Burden at 209 PPR points (12.3 per game) versus DJ Moore at 179.
Last season DJ Moore carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 100 touches to Luther Burden's 66), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Luther Burden is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, DJ Moore is the solid pick on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Luther Burden carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Moore | Burden |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 179 | 209 |
| Points / game | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #48 | #46 |
| ADP | 53 | 56 |
| Positional rank | WR35 | WR48 |
| Snap share | 85% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 13 | 4 |
| Age | 29 | 22 |
| Bye week | 7 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: DJ Moore or Luther Burden.
Frequently asked
Should I draft DJ Moore or Luther Burden in 2026?
DJ Moore is a solid pick over Luther Burden for 2026, on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Luther Burden carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, DJ Moore or Luther Burden?
Luther Burden carries the higher 2026 projection at 209 PPR points (12.3 per game), compared with 179 for DJ Moore.
Where are DJ Moore and Luther Burden being drafted?
DJ Moore has an ADP around pick 53 (round 5), while Luther Burden goes closer to pick 56 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, DJ Moore or Luther Burden?
Expert consensus ranks Luther Burden (WR22) ahead of DJ Moore (WR24) for 2026.
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