DJ Moore vs Tee Higgins
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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Tee Higgins- Higher projection: 224 vs 179 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 37 vs 48
- More points per game: 14.1 vs 10.0
DJ Moore and Tee Higgins are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Tee Higgins holds the edge in expert consensus (WR19 to WR24). Tee Higgins typically comes off the board first, around pick 36 (round 3) to DJ Moore's pick 53. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Tee Higgins at 224 PPR points (13.2 per game) versus DJ Moore at 179.
Last season DJ Moore carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 100 touches to Tee Higgins's 98), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Tee Higgins is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Moore | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 179 | 224 |
| Points / game | 10.0 | 14.1 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #48 | #37 |
| ADP | 53 | 36 |
| Positional rank | WR35 | WR15 |
| Snap share | 85% | 80% |
| Red-zone touches | 13 | 14 |
| Age | 29 | 27 |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 |
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 Tee Higgins.
Frequently asked
Should I draft DJ Moore or Tee Higgins in 2026?
Tee Higgins is a clear call over DJ Moore for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, DJ Moore or Tee Higgins?
Tee Higgins carries the higher 2026 projection at 224 PPR points (13.2 per game), compared with 179 for DJ Moore.
Where are DJ Moore and Tee Higgins being drafted?
Tee Higgins has an ADP around pick 36 (round 3), while DJ Moore goes closer to pick 53 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, DJ Moore or Tee Higgins?
Expert consensus ranks Tee Higgins (WR19) ahead of DJ Moore (WR24) for 2026.
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