Who Should I Start? DJ Moore or Ladd McConkey

Friday, September 12, 11:17 PM

Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore had an up-and-down season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, catching three of five targets for 68 yards while adding three carries for eight yards on the ground. Moore had chances for a bigger day, including a potential touchdown that Caleb Williams overthrew and a missed fourth-down conversion where Moore was open across the middle. What's more concerning is that Moore trailed second-year receiver Rome Odunze in snap count, target share, and route participation, a trend worth monitoring in the future. Still, Week 2 brings a favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions, who allowed the most receiving yards to wideouts in 2024. Moore has historically thrived against Detroit, posting at least six catches and 60 yards, along with scoring a touchdown in three of his last four meetings. Moore enters this NFC North showdown as a high-end WR3 with upside, especially if Williams can connect on the opportunities that slipped away in Week 1.

Thursday, September 18, 4:57 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (biceps) is back at practice on Thursday after missing the team's Wednesday practice due to a biceps injury, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. It's not yet clear if McConkey was limited on Thursday or was able to practice in full, but it's a positive sign either way that he's trending in the right direction. McConkey and the rest of the Chargers' offense face a big test in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos. The second-year wideout has recorded 11 catches for 122 yards on 14 targets through the first two games of the season. Assuming he's able to play, McConkey profiles as a high-end fantasy WR2 in Week 3. If he's unable to suit up, Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston would both be in line for an uptick in target volume.