D.J. Moore vs Brian Thomas
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start D.J. Moore this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (11.7 vs 10.4).
D.J. Moore faces LA, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Brian Thomas faces PHI, the 16th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans D.J. Moore by 2.9 points of value over replacement (-1.2 vs -4.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: D.J. Moore goes first at ADP 47.7 vs 74.9 for Brian Thomas.
| D.J. MooreBUF | Brian ThomasJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | LA | PHI | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 11.7 | 10.4 | Moore +1.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #2 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 176.8 | 173.9 | Moore +2.9 pts |
| Points per game | 10.4 | 10.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -1.2 | -4.1 | Moore +2.9 |
| Overall rank | #75 | #79 | Moore by 4 |
| Position rank | WR27 | WR30 | |
| Market ADP | 47.7 | 74.9 | Thomas +27.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
Should I start D.J. Moore or Brian Thomas in Week 5?
Start D.J. Moore this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (11.7 vs 10.4).
Should I draft D.J. Moore or Brian Thomas in 2026 fantasy football?
D.J. Moore. He projects 176.8 fantasy points with -1.2 value over replacement, vs 173.9 points and -4.1 for Brian Thomas (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.