DJ Moore vs Mike Evans
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- Experts agree: consensus rank 48 vs 61
- More points per game: 21.0 vs 16.9
- Better positional rank: WR9 vs WR14
Mike Evans carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
DJ Moore and Mike Evans are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. DJ Moore holds the edge in expert consensus (WR24 to WR29). DJ Moore typically comes off the board first, around pick 55 (round 5) to Mike Evans's pick 63. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Mike Evans at 222 PPR points (13.1 per game) versus DJ Moore at 179.
Last season DJ Moore carried the heavier workload (0% snap share, 8 touches to Mike Evans's 7), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. DJ Moore is the younger option (age 29), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, DJ Moore is the solid pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Mike Evans carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Moore | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 179 | 222 |
| Points / game | 21.0 | 16.9 |
| Games played | 1 | 1 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #48 | #61 |
| ADP | 55 | 63 |
| Positional rank | WR9 | WR14 |
| Snap share | 0% | 75% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
| Age | 29 | 33 |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: DJ Moore or Mike Evans.
Frequently asked
Should I draft DJ Moore or Mike Evans in 2026?
DJ Moore is a solid pick over Mike Evans for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Mike Evans carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, DJ Moore or Mike Evans?
Mike Evans carries the higher 2026 projection at 222 PPR points (13.1 per game), compared with 179 for DJ Moore.
Where are DJ Moore and Mike Evans being drafted?
DJ Moore has an ADP around pick 55 (round 5), while Mike Evans goes closer to pick 63 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, DJ Moore or Mike Evans?
Expert consensus ranks DJ Moore (WR24) ahead of Mike Evans (WR29) for 2026.
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