D.J. Moore vs D.K. Metcalf
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans D.J. Moore by 0.8 projected points (11.6 vs 10.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
D.J. Moore faces LA, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. D.K. Metcalf faces IND, the 7th-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 1.9 points of value over replacement (-4.3 vs -6.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: D.J. Moore goes first at ADP 47.7 vs 63.9 for D.K. Metcalf.
| D.J. MooreBUF | D.K. MetcalfPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | LA | IND | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 11.6 | 10.8 | Moore +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #2 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 174.2 | 172.3 | Moore +1.9 pts |
| Points per game | 10.2 | 10.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -4.3 | -6.2 | Moore +1.9 |
| Overall rank | #78 | #80 | Moore by 2 |
| Position rank | WR29 | WR30 | |
| Market ADP | 47.7 | 63.9 | Metcalf +16.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 9 |
Should I start D.J. Moore or D.K. Metcalf in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans D.J. Moore by 0.8 projected points (11.6 vs 10.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft D.J. Moore or D.K. Metcalf in 2026 fantasy football?
D.J. Moore. He projects 174.2 fantasy points with -4.3 value over replacement, vs 172.3 points and -6.2 for D.K. Metcalf (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.