The Chicago Bears lined up wide receiver DJ Moore in the backfield several times throughout training camp, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin. This is an interesting development, and it could be the product of Rome Odunze continuing to blossom into a top receiver. While Moore should remain atop the depth chart, Odunze's ascension could force the Bears to get creative with how they use their other pass-catchers. That includes Moore, the 28-year-old who had 966 receiving yards and six touchdowns on a career-high 98 catches last season. He also attempted a career-high 14 rushes. New Bears head coach Ben Johnson was previously the offensive coordinator in Detroit, so perhaps Moore and Odunze are his new Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. For what it's worth, those two Lions receivers combined for 13 carries last season, with Williams accounting for the bulk of the attempts. Fantasy managers should continue to view Moore as a high-end WR2. Meanwhile, Odunze has WR2 upside, as well.
Sep 2, 2025 1:21 AM EST
With the Chicago Bears' running back room currently decimated by injuries, wide receiver DJ Moore was seen taking reps at RB during combination drills with the QBs at practice on Monday, according to Bears reporter Herb Howard. It's not the first time that Moore has taken handoffs out of the backfield in training camp this summer as a wrinkle in new head coach Ben Johnson's offensive playbook. The only RBs that dressed for practice were D'Andre Swift and Brittain Brown. The Bears seem to be trying to manufacture touches for the 28-year-old wideout in Johnson's offense, but fantasy managers realistically probably shouldn't expect him to see more than a handful of carries, at best, on a weekly basis. The former first-rounder had a career-high 98 catches for 966 yards and six scores in 17 starts with Caleb Williams in his rookie season. Chicago's offense could be much better this year, but Rome Odunze is a threat to steal valuable targets. Treat Moore as a low-end WR2/high-end WR3.
Aug 25, 2025 5:19 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore caught two passes for 16 yards in his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills. Moore caught a six-yard pass from quarterback Caleb Williams on the first drive and a 10-yard out route that moved the chains on third down. Moore's role under new head coach Ben Johnson is being determined, but he appeared to be a focal point in his two drives with the first-team offense. Moore is ranked 43rd (WR24) on RotoBaller's current half-PPR rankings and should see an uptick in production with Keenan Allen out of the picture and Williams entering a potential breakout season.
Aug 17, 2025 9:58 PM EST
Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO Sports writes that he's still "trying to figure out how DJ Moore fits in this offense." It sounds like new head coach Ben Johnson is doing plenty of experimenting with Moore in training camp, as he's "giving him hand-offs in the backfield every day almost." In theory, Moore should be better in his third year in Chicago with Keenan Allen gone and with Johnson now the head coach, but it all depends on whether quarterback Caleb Williams can take the next step after a disappointing rookie season in 2024. Moore still managed a career-high 98 receptions for 966 yards and six touchdowns in 17 starts a year ago and will be a key member of the offense under Johnson, even if they have to manufacture his touches. The 28-year-old certainly has competition for targets from Rome Odunze, but he's still in play in fantasy as a WR2.
Aug 15, 2025 7:07 PM EST
The Chicago Bears will likely manufacture touches for wide receiver DJ Moore out of the backfield as well as a receiver as new head coach Ben Johnson adds wrinkles to the offense, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes. Moore has the ability to line up in the backfield and still end up deep downfield for targets. Fowler adds that last year, Moore was "relegated to hopeless screen plays and looked disengaged at times." This year, the Bears will "try to maximize his opportunities in a thoughtful way." The 28-year-old had career-highs in catches (96), receiving yards (1,364) and touchdowns (nine) despite the fact that Chicago's offense struggled under rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. The addition of a more creative offensive mind in Johnson, paired with the fact that Keenan Allen is out of town, is good news for Moore's 2025 fantasy value. Treat him as a low-end WR2.
Aug 4, 2025 12:33 PM EST
The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain writes that the Chicago Bears are getting creative with DJ Moore under new head coach Ben Johnson in training camp as they look to get his hands on the ball as much as possible. "We're exploring some things," Johnson said. "What I've seen on tape and what I've come to learn about DJ is he's a physical, he's a run-after-catch, just-get-me-the-ball type of guy. Whether that's in the backfield, whether that's screens, I think he had a nice 'go' route the other day, there's a number of things we're looking to do and explore." Moore has 57 career carries (14 in 2024) and has been seen taking some handoffs out of the backfield this summer. There will be competition for targets in an offense with plenty of weapons, but Moore is the clear WR1 in Chicago with Keenan Allen gone and should be targeted as a low-end WR2 with upside in fantasy.
Jul 29, 2025 7:32 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore is unsure exactly what his specific role is going to be in new head coach Ben Johnson's offense in 2025. Moore finished with a career-low 56.8 receiving yards per game while catching 98 of his 140 targets for 966 yards and six touchdowns in 17 starts. The 28-year-old had a career-best 1,364 receiving yards and a career-high eight touchdowns in his first year in Chicago with Justin Fields at quarterback, but he struggled to gel with Caleb Williams in his rookie season, especially early on. "Right now I don't have goals because I'm still learning everything and I don't even know if I'm going to touch the ball as much as I did some years or if I'm going to be used the same way," Moore said. He could be used in the slot, but the Bears also added tight end Colston Loveland and receiver Luther Burden III in this year's draft.
Jun 5, 2025 6:39 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore caught nine passes for 86 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 18 win over the Green Bay Packers. His score came on a big 32-yard pass from quarterback Caleb Williams. The 27-year-old finished his second season in Chicago with 98 catches, 966 yards, and six touchdowns, ranking as a high-end WR2 in fantasy football. Moore was the best wide receiver in the Windy City once again this season, out-producing both Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze. He continues to trend upward, especially if the Bears decide to make improvements to their offensive coaching staff this upcoming offseason. The Maryland product will remain a high-end WR2 heading into 2025 fantasy drafts.
Jan 5, 2025 7:28 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore had the best season of his career in 2023-24, amassing career-highs in receptions (96), yards (1,364), and touchdowns (eight). However, his production has decreased significantly during his second year in the Windy City. With the Bears capping off a miserable season on Sunday against the Packers, Moore will be looking for his first trip to the end zone since the Thanksgiving loss to the Detroit Lions. Without question, fantasy managers can't keep him out of the starting lineup in Week 18. Still, Moore hasn't been as reliable this year, so he remains a risky fantasy option.
Jan 4, 2025 12:27 AM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore was heavily involved within the offense in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The former Carolina Panther receiver had six catches on eight targets for 54 yards receiving while adding eight yards rushing on two carries. However, he could not find the end zone for the fourth consecutive game. Despite his scoring drought, Moore continues to be a focal point for the Bears, as he has had at least six receptions for the seventh consecutive game -- the second-longest active streak in the NFL. Overall, he has caught 89 passes for 880 yards and five touchdowns over 16 games in 2024. Moore will likely continue to be heavily involved in the regular season finale against the Green Bay Packers.
Dec 26, 2024 11:50 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore continues to impress with his large target share, and he should remain a must-start fantasy option heading into Thursday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks. Moore has been one of Caleb Williams' favorite targets, averaging 7.2 catches per game over the last six weeks. He has scored double-digit fantasy points (PPR) in each of those six games, ranking as the overall WR12 in fantasy football during that window. While he loses a significant amount of his touchdown opportunities to Keenan Allen, Moore has shown that he can sustain high-end WR2 production even if he's not finding the end zone on a routine basis. This week, Moore continues to rank as a fringe top-12 fantasy receiver against the Seahawks, who have allowed the fourth-most touchdowns and 12th-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in 2024.
Dec 24, 2024 12:40 AM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore hauled in all eight of his targets for 46 yards in Monday night's 30-12 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings. He added 24 yards on three carries. The 27-year-old's yardage output was down again after a two-game stretch in which he recorded 203 yards and 15 receptions on 23 targets. However, Moore was still productive, putting together his fifth-straight double-digit fantasy point outing. Quarterback Caleb Williams' pass quality is suspect, but it hasn't stopped the veteran from being effective. While fellow wideouts Rome Odunze and Keenan Allen feature sub-55% catch rates, the seventh-year WR holds a near-68% mark. Moore has a meeting with the Detroit Lions on tap for Week 16 and could be primed for another productive day with their division rivals reeling from injuries.
Dec 17, 2024 1:48 AM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has stepped it up for fantasy managers over the last month or so. Moore was a disappointment early in the season, but has six receptions or more over his last four games. Moore has also finished with 49 receiving yards or more over those last four contests. It finally appears that the 27-year-old is on the same page as rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Moore comes into a plus-matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15. A defense that he carved up for 106 yards on seven receptions earlier in the season. Fantasy managers should lower their expectations a bit, but Moore remains a solid WR2 for Week 15.
Dec 14, 2024 6:24 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore was one of the few bright spots in the team's difficult 38-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14. Despite the blowout, Moore finished with a solid line of six receptions for 49 yards on a team-high eight targets, continuing to show positive signs of growth in the Bears' offense. However, with the Bears struggling to move the ball through the air, it was a tough day for all of the team's pass catchers. The Bears only managed 134 passing yards in total, limiting Moore's overall ceiling. Still, his consistent target share and ability to get open remain encouraging for fantasy managers. As the Bears look to bounce back, Moore will be key in their efforts when they face the Minnesota Vikings next Monday night in a crucial rematch.
Dec 9, 2024 4:08 AM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (quadricep) is officially active for Sunday's Week 14 contest against the San Francisco 49ers. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction entering this weekend. Moore has 15 catches, 203 yards, and two touchdowns over his last game, vaulting him to the overall WR15 in fantasy football through 12 games. He should continue to be started in all leagues ahead of this week's battle with the Niners.
Dec 8, 2024 3:06 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (quadriceps) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the 49ers. The 27-year-old was busy in the Thanksgiving loss to the Detroit Lions, catching eight passes (16 targets) for 97 yards and one touchdown. Unfortunately, he has been dealing with a quad issue. However, that likely won't keep him off the field. As usual, Moore is a must-start in any fantasy setup, although his presence will probably mean fewer looks for Keenan Allen.
Dec 8, 2024 1:56 AM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (quadriceps) is optimistic that he will play in Week 14 against the San Francisco 49ers despite being listed as questionable for Sunday's game on Friday's final injury report. Moore injured his quadriceps muscle while running a wheel route early in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the division-rival Detroit Lions last Thursday but played the rest of the game. "I play through everything," Moore said. The 27-year-old caught eight of a season-high 16 targets for 97 yards and his fifth touchdown of the year on Turkey Day, and he had a season-high 106 receiving yards and a score the previous week in the overtime loss to the division-rival Minnesota Vikings. Fantasy managers will want to check back in on Moore's status for Sunday's game, but as long as he's active, he should be locked into starting fantasy lineups as a WR2 against San Fran.
Dec 6, 2024 5:28 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (quadriceps) is officially listed as questionable for the Week 14 game this Sunday on the road in San Francisco against the 49ers. The good news is that Moore was able to get back on the practice field on a limited basis on Friday after not practicing on Wednesday or Thursday, but his availability for this weekend remains up in the air. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Keenan Allen (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and was removed from the final Week 14 injury report after missing Wednesday's practice. Making things more difficult for fantasy managers that have Moore rostered is the fact that Chicago's game comes in the late-afternoon window this Sunday. If Moore doesn't get the green light to suit up against San Fran, both Allen and rookie Rome Odunze, in addition to tight end Cole Kmet would have higher fantasy ceilings.
Dec 6, 2024 3:07 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (quadriceps) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Keenan Allen (ankle) also missed practice on Wednesday, but he was able to return to a full session on Thursday. It's Moore's status that is now firmly up in the air for Week 14 against the San Francisco 49ers after going for eight catches, 97 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the division-rival Detroit Lions last Thursday. The 27-year-old is going to need to practice in some fashion on Friday to avoid being ruled out entirely for Sunday's game. If Moore is out or limited at all, Allen and rookie Rome Odunze would naturally see more targets, as would tight end Cole Kmet. Fantasy managers need to plan for Moore's potential absence this weekend. Check back on Friday for his updated status.
Dec 5, 2024 3:07 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore led all Chicago pass catchers with 97 yards during their loss to the Detroit Lions. Moore also brought in a team-high eight receptions and a score off an impressive 15 targets. Moore's touchdown came off a 31-yard pass from Caleb Williams in the fourth quarter. Moore's 15 targets also set a season-high. This was another strong showing for Moore as he tallied 106 yards and a score on seven receptions last weekend. This is a great sign for Moore, as he averaged a mere 6.1 PPR points during Weeks 6 through 10. Despite his inconsistencies this season, fantasy managers should feel confident starting Moore going forward, given the positive trajectory of the Chicago offense. Next week, he will face a tough San Francisco secondary that has allowed the ninth-fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts but should still be viewed as a low-end WR2.
Nov 28, 2024 4:30 PM EST
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