DJ Moore vs Zay Flowers
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- Higher projection: 228 vs 179 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 27 vs 48
- More points per game: 14.3 vs 10.0
DJ Moore and Zay Flowers are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Zay Flowers holds the edge in expert consensus (WR15 to WR24). Zay Flowers typically comes off the board first, around pick 42 (round 4) to DJ Moore's pick 53. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Zay Flowers at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game) versus DJ Moore at 179.
Last season Zay Flowers carried the heavier workload (86% snap share, 128 touches to DJ Moore's 100), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Zay Flowers is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Zay Flowers is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Moore | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 179 | 228 |
| Points / game | 10.0 | 14.3 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #48 | #27 |
| ADP | 53 | 42 |
| Positional rank | WR35 | WR7 |
| Snap share | 85% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 13 | 11 |
| Age | 29 | 26 |
| Bye week | 7 | 13 |
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 Zay Flowers.
Frequently asked
Should I draft DJ Moore or Zay Flowers in 2026?
Zay Flowers 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 Zay Flowers?
Zay Flowers carries the higher 2026 projection at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game), compared with 179 for DJ Moore.
Where are DJ Moore and Zay Flowers being drafted?
Zay Flowers has an ADP around pick 42 (round 4), while DJ Moore goes closer to pick 53 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, DJ Moore or Zay Flowers?
Expert consensus ranks Zay Flowers (WR15) ahead of DJ Moore (WR24) for 2026.
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