Keenan Allen (heel) was out in Week 2 at Houston, and he missed practice Wednesday leading up to Week 3 at the Colts. That should be a boost for Moore, and this matchup against Indianapolis is his best one to date after playing the Titans and Texans in the first two weeks of the season. Moore has 18 targets in two games, but he's only managed 11 catches for 89 yards and is averaging just 10.7 PPR points per game. The Colts are No. 6 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Moore should finally deliver as a No. 2 Fantasy option in all leagues in Week 3.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Leads team in receiving on SNF
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Moore finished with six receptions on 10 targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 19-13 loss to Houston.
Moore continues to be rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' favorite target through two games this season. The volume has helped offset the star wideout's lack of touchdowns as the Bears continue to search for a passing score through eight quarters of action. Moore's production should rise alongside improved play from his rookie signal-caller as Chicago prepares to travel to Indianapolis in Week 3.
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Bears' DJ Moore: WRs to Sit
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Keenan Allen (heel) and Rome Odunze (knee) are both injured, although Allen should play in Week 2 at Houston. If one or both are out then Moore would get a boost in targets, but this is a tough matchup against the Texans. Derek Stingley Jr. should make things tough on Moore, and Houston just limited Michael Pittman Jr. to four catches for 31 yards on eight targets in Week 1. Caleb Williams also struggled for the Bears in Week 1 against Tennessee, and Moore only had five catches for 36 yards on eight targets against the Titans. He's only worth starting in three-receiver leagues.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Shows rapport with Williams
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Moore recorded five receptions on eight targets for 36 tards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.
Moore didn't have a particularly strong stat line, but he showed the best rapport with Caleb Williams of the Bears' pass catchers. He caught each of Williams' three longest completions, which went for gains of 13, 12 and 11 yards. While it was a disappointing start to the season for Chicago's offense, better production can be expected in future weeks, and Moore looks to still be the centerpiece of the wide-receiver unit after his excellent 2023 campaign.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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Moore is still worth starting in three-receiver leagues in Week 1, but this Titans defense, especially in the secondary, will look dramatically different compared to last year when Tennessee was No. 6 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. The Titans got two new starting cornerbacks in L'Jarius Sneed and Chidobe Awuzie and a new starting safety in Quandre Diggs. And new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson should help as well. Moore should be the top target for Caleb Williams, but it's a crowded receiving corps with the additions of Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze, who will take away targets from Moore. He's not a must-sit Fantasy receiver by any means, but he could struggle given the changes to the Tennessee secondary this season.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Sitting Thursday
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Coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday that the majority of Chicago's starters, likely including Moore, will sit for Thursday's preseason finale against Kansas City, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Eberflus specified that quarterback Caleb Williams won't play Thursday, and it seems all but assured that Moore will be included in the group of players held out until the regular-season opener against Tennessee. The wideout has spent the offseason developing chemistry with 2024 first overall pick Williams, whose presence under center promises to notably upgrade Chicago's passing game. Even if the additions of Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze threaten Moore's ability to replicate his 28.8 percent target share from last season, an improved offense as a whole should represent a net positive for Moore's fantasy prospects in terms of consistency.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Catches pair of Williams passes
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Moore caught two of three targets for 27 yards in Saturday's 33-6 preseason win over the Bills.
Moore was the only wide receiver to record a catch while rookie quarterback Caleb Williams was in the game, as Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze combined for only one target. Those offseason additions could cut into Moore's volume after Moore led the team with 136 targets last season, but Chicago's entire passing game has a much higher ceiling with Williams under center than it did with Justin Fields last season. Moore will look to keep building chemistry with Williams as the Bears continue preseason play next Saturday against the Bengals.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Inks extension
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Moore and the Bears have come to terms on a four-year, $110 million extension that includes $82.5 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
After spending his first five seasons in Carolina, Moore produced career highs across the board with the Bears in 2023, including 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns on 96 receptions. The Chicago offense will look drastically different this year, as Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze join the receiving room and 2024 first overall pick Caleb Williams takes over as the starting QB. Chicago also added tight end Gerald Everett and running back D'Andre Swift in the offseason, so it seems unlikely that Moore will be able to match his 28.8 percent target share from last year, regardless of his salary.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Wraps up best season of career
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Moore caught four passes on six targets for 64 yards in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
After five seasons in Carolina, Moore had the best quarterback play during his time in the NFL, and he turned into to a career year. The veteran caught 96 passes for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns on 130 targets. Although the target total was the fourth-highest of his career, he bested his career high in receiving yards by 171 yards, and his eight scores were one more than his previous career-best mark that he set in 2022. He's under contract with Chicago through 2025. With the expectation that Moore will have at least the same level of quarterback play, and possibly an elevated level, the wideout will likely be one of the top receivers selected in 2024 fantasy drafts.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Cleared to face Green Bay
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Moore (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Moore hurt his ankle early in Chicago's Week 16 game and had just 18 yards in a 27-16 win over Arizona, but he then came back last week with 9-159-1 receiving line in a blowout of the Falcons and now will play in the season finale. Moore even upgraded to full practice participation Friday after sitting out the previous two days.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Starts week with limited practice
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Moore was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.
Moore missed part of Chicago's Week 16 win over the Cardinals after a defender rolled up on his ankle, but he returned to that game and looked no worse for wear in the Bears' Week 17 win over the Falcons, posting 159 yards and a touchdown. The star receiver is likely to upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday and could avoid carrying a designation into the weekend as the Bears look to play spoiler Sunday against the NFC North rival Packers, who can clinch a playoff spot with a win.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Spectacular numbers in win
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Moore brought in nine of 13 targets for 159 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 37-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Moore easily paced the Bears in receptions, receiving yards and targets, authoring his first 100-yard game since Week 12 and only his second overall since Week 5. Moore also opened the scoring on the day with a seven-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter, and he appeared completely unencumbered by the ankle injury that cost him some time in Week 16. Moore will have one more chance to build on what has already been a career-best campaign when the Bears face the Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 18.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Records just three catches Sunday
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Moore notched three catches (on six targets) for 18 yards during Sunday's 27-16 victory versus the Cardinals.
On the Bears' second play from scrimmage, Moore recorded a six-yard catch, but as he was taken to the ground, his right ankle was rolled up on. He remained on the turf for several minutes and then visited the sideline tent for even longer, but after being deemed questionable to return, he reentered the contest. Overall, it marked Moore's least productive outing in terms of yards this season, and the six targets matched his third fewest in a game through 15 outings. Afterward, he told Alex Shapiro of NBC Sports Chicago that he "was hurting" but then "thought ... 'Why not just go out there and play?'" As such, Moore seems like a good bet to show up on Bears injury reports as the team prepares for its next game Sunday, Dec. 31 against the Falcons.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Back in action
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Moore (ankle) returned to Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Moore had his right ankle rolled up on by an Arizona defender on his first catch of the game. He spent time laying on the turf in pain and then a lengthy spell in the sideline tent. When he emerged, Moore had a large wrap on the ankle, but he'll attempt to play through the pain Sunday.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Leading receiver in loss
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Moore caught four of eight targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Browns.
Tight end Cole Kmet wound up pacing the Bears in receptions, but Moore was the team leader in targets and yards. It was still his worst output since Week 9, but a minor ankle injury that limited him during practice leading up to Sunday's contest could help explain the modest numbers. Moore has posted a 28-330-2 line on 40 targets in four games since Justin Fields returned to the lineup, making him a strong fantasy option in Week 16 against the Cardinals.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Good to go in Cleveland
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Moore (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Browns, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
The 26-year-old tweaked his ankle last week against Detroit but is ready to play Week 15 after being labeled questionable. Moore has been especially productive over the past three games with 24 receptions for 278 yards and two touchdowns in addition to three carries for 20 yards and another score.
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Bears' DJ Moore: In line to play Sunday
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Moore (ankle) is expected to play Sunday at Cleveland, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Moore twisted his ankle last Sunday against the Lions but still played 65 of 71 offensive snaps (92 percent) on his way to six catches (on 10 targets) for 68 yards, three carries for 20 yards and two total touchdowns. He opened Week 15 prep with no activity Wednesday before logging a limited practice Thursday and a full session Friday. Despite increasing his workload incrementally, Moore entered the weekend as questionable for Sunday's game, but it appears that merely was a precautionary measure. His status will be confirmed when Chicago releases its inactive list about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Limited in return to practice
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Moore (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
While Moore hasn't shaken off his ankle injury just yet, the wideout's ability to practice in a limited fashion Thursday at least represents progress after he was held out of Wednesday's session entirely. In order to avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's game in Cleveland, Moore will likely need to conclude Week 15 prep with a full practice Friday. Since QB Justin Fields returned to the lineup Week 11 following a four-game absence due to a dislocated thumb, Moore has been a top-flight fantasy producer with 24 catches for 278 yards and two touchdowns to go with three carries for 20 yards and another score over a stretch of three contests.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Two touchdowns in victory
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Moore recorded six receptions on 10 targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-13 win over the Lions. He added three rushes for 20 yards and an additional touchdown.
Moore got involved in the offense immediately, as he capped the team's opening drive with a 16-yard rushing touchdown. However, he was held off the stat sheet for the rest of the half and didn't have a reception or target at halftime. That changed in the final two quarters, and he still managed to lead the team in targets, receptions and yards. Moore's day as a receiver was highlighted by a 38-yard touchdown catch late in the third quarter when he beat his defender deep for what ultimately became the game-winning touchdown. He now has a touchdown in two of his last three games and has 278 receiving yards in that same span.
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Bears' DJ Moore: Monster primetime performance
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Moore brought in 11 of 13 targets for 114 yards in the Bears' 12-10 win over the Vikings on Monday.
The veteran wideout was the epitome of a No. 1 receiver in the low-scoring win, accounting for well over half of Justin Fields' 217 passing yards while leading the Bears in receptions and targets by a wide margin as well. Moore also saved his best for last, recording 16- and 36-yard grabs on what would turn out to be Chicago's game-winning drive. Moore's catch total was a season high, and his yardage tally was his first over the century mark since Week 5. Following the Week 13 bye, Moore gets a crack at a Lions defense he posted a 7-96-1 line against during the first meeting between the division rivals.
