D.J. Moore Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

Production & Fantasy Finishes

Moore played all 17 games and finished as the WR14 in total PPR fantasy points (238.1), but just WR27 in points per game (14.0). He posted 98 catches (9th), 966 yards (26th), and 6 TDs (T-28th) on 140 targets (T-10th).

While he logged four top-12 finishes, he also had seven games outside the top 36, making him a volatile weekly play in a low-volume passing offense.

Usage & Role

Moore remained Chicago's clear No. 1 WR, handling a 24.7% target share — his fourth straight season between 24–27%.

He aligned 71.2% wide and 27.9% in the slot, showcasing versatile usage.

Per Fantasy Points, he remained a go-to option with a 31.8% first-read rate (11th among WRs with 25+ targets) and a strong 71% catch rate (30th).

Efficiency Metrics

2024 was one of Moore’s least efficient season:

• 1.39 yards per route (59th among WRs with 50+ targets)
• 71.6 Pro Football Focus receiving grade (48th)
• Career lows with a 7.5 average target depth and 9.9 yards per catch

Moore remained effective with the ball in his hands, averaging 6.0 yards after catch per reception (13th) and +0.7 yards after catch over expectation.

According to Next Gen Stats, he also created 3.4 yards of average separation (12th), showing that he’s still consistently getting open.

Offensive Context

Chicago’s 2024 offense ranked 28th in total plays but played at a top-10 pace.

QB Caleb Williams was ineffective throwing deep, ranking 30th among 35 QBs in completion rate on passes over 25 yards. The lack of deep completions dragged down Moore’s yards per catch.

Williams’ rookie inconsistencies and a poor scheme didn’t help Moore unlock his full potential.

Historical Production & Trends

Moore's 2024 stat line mirrored previous years in terms of volume, but he dipped in efficiency and explosiveness.

His career lows in YPC and aDOT came despite maintaining a top-15 target share.

He has averaged 7 receiving TDs per season in Chicago, outpacing his 4.2 average from his time in Carolina.

Injury History

Moore has not missed a game due to injury since 2020.

He remains one of the healthiest WRs over the past five seasons.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

Moore enters 2025 as the Bears' No. 1 WR, but the target competition will be tougher than last year.

Second-year WR Rome Odunze will look to develop his role more, while the team also drafted second-round WR Luther Burden.

Chicago also took TE Colston Loveland in the first round and brings back TE Cole Kmet as well.

HC Ben Johnson’s offense also has often utilized the RB as a pass catcher. He reunites with D’Andre Swift, who had a 14.4% target share with Johnson in 2022.

Moore’s volume could dip slightly, but better offensive design and more efficient QB play could boost his yardage and scoring chances.

Supporting Cast

QB Caleb Williams enters his second season and showed some flashes of the elite NFL prospect he was hyped as.

With new HC Ben Johnson looking to help Williams develop, utilizing Moore will likely be a reliable way to ensure that happens.

The Bears return their two starting OTs in Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright, but remade the interior of the OL with three new starters in Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Jonah Jackson.

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

Ben Johnson’s offense in Detroit ranked top-5 in points three years straight and maintained a balanced pass rate around 55%.

His creative passing concepts and rhythm-based scheme are a perfect fit for Moore’s versatility.

Expect more structured plays, easier reads, and red-zone creativity — areas that should elevate Williams and lead to more production for Moore.