DJ Moore vs Terry McLaurin
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
Terry McLaurin- Higher projection: 214 vs 179 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 47 vs 48
- More points per game: 11.4 vs 10.0
DJ Moore and Terry McLaurin are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Terry McLaurin holds the edge in expert consensus (WR23 to WR24). DJ Moore typically comes off the board first, around pick 53 (round 5) to Terry McLaurin's pick 55. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Terry McLaurin at 214 PPR points (12.6 per game) versus DJ Moore at 179.
Last season DJ Moore carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 100 touches to Terry McLaurin's 60), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Terry McLaurin is the clear pick on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Moore | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 179 | 214 |
| Points / game | 10.0 | 11.4 |
| Games played | 17 | 10 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #48 | #47 |
| ADP | 53 | 55 |
| Positional rank | WR35 | WR56 |
| Snap share | 85% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 13 | 7 |
| Age | 29 | 30 |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
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 Terry McLaurin.
Frequently asked
Should I draft DJ Moore or Terry McLaurin in 2026?
Terry McLaurin is a clear call over DJ Moore for 2026, on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Who is projected to score more, DJ Moore or Terry McLaurin?
Terry McLaurin carries the higher 2026 projection at 214 PPR points (12.6 per game), compared with 179 for DJ Moore.
Where are DJ Moore and Terry McLaurin being drafted?
DJ Moore has an ADP around pick 53 (round 5), while Terry McLaurin goes closer to pick 55 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, DJ Moore or Terry McLaurin?
Expert consensus ranks Terry McLaurin (WR23) ahead of DJ Moore (WR24) for 2026.
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