Dj Moore

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		131	608	8,213	41
2025		17	50	682	6
2024		17	98	966	6
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The C+ Contract Value Index on DJ Moore's deal stems from how the cap hit lines up against on-field output. Moore is drawing a $27.5M AAV on a four-year commitment, a price point squarely in the WR1 tier, yet his 2025 season production of 682 receiving yards across 17 games—a notable dip from his established 1,000-yard norm—creates immediate tension between the contract's cost and his current contribution level. At 29 years old and eight seasons into his career, Moore is an established veteran entering the backend of his prime, which means the CVI grades him fairly but not favorably: he brings proven high-volume receiver credentials and a B+ performance grade that underscores his foundational talent, but the contract doesn't account for age-related decline risk or the fact that he's joining a new scheme mid-career where chemistry still needs to develop. The recent team moves—signings of depth receivers like Mac Dalena and Deven Thompkins, coupled with cuts elsewhere—suggest Buffalo's front office is building around Moore rather than betting everything on his immediate transformation, a hedging strategy that implicitly acknowledges his value may take time to fully materialize in this system. Media framing reflects measured skepticism: while Moore's talent is untouchable, the narrative remains stuck in cautious wait-and-see territory until he and Josh Allen prove their on-field chemistry can justify the price tag. The four-year term carries moderate risk; if the partnership stalls, the Bills will absorb the cap weight of an aging receiver in a transitional role.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Dj's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

DJ Moore enters his eighth NFL season as a proven, scheme-versatile receiver with legitimate WR1 pedigree and a long track record of production across multiple offenses. Now with the Bills, Moore carries a B+ overall grade — a respected starter who elevates any passing attack he joins. He profiles as a mid-tier WR1 or high-end WR2, comparable to veterans like Stefon Diggs in his later Minnesota years. His current-season receiving yards per game of 40.1 significantly outpaces the NFL average of 18.39, and his 0.35 receiving touchdowns per game nearly doubles the league norm of 0.18. His yards-per-reception of 13.6 sits comfortably above the 12.13 NFL average, signaling consistent efficiency as a route runner rather than a boom-or-bust deep threat. The concern is a modest career passer rating of 81.9 when targeted, suggesting quarterbacks occasionally look elsewhere in critical situations. Moore's season trend does warrant attention — he graded B- in both 2024 and 2025 after an impressive A- campaign in 2023, hinting at a gradual plateau rather than continued ascent. His body of work over 131 games confirms he is no flash in the pan, but sustaining top-end production in Buffalo's crowded receiver room will be his defining challenge. If Josh Allen continues to weaponize the intermediate game, Moore has the route-running refinement to rebound toward A-range grades before his window closes.

How Dj Compares at the Position

Dj Moore ranks 31st of 295 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Dj between Jameson Williams (B+) just ahead and Keenan Allen (B+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

DJ Moore draws a B sentiment grade as the Buffalo Bills narrative reflects his on-field role and the measured skepticism surrounding his early impact in a new scheme. The media framing reveals a tale of two narratives: overwhelming initial excitement that Moore's proven 1,000-yard production track record finally gives Josh Allen a legitimate WR1, tempered by hard questions about whether the trade was actually the right move and whether chemistry with Allen will develop fast enough to justify his price tag. Moore himself has acknowledged "growing pains" in building that connection, an honest assessment that cuts both ways—it signals professionalism and buy-in, but it's also fueled concerns about whether this partnership can click quickly enough to reshape Buffalo's 2026 ceiling. His 2025 season production of 682 receiving yards across 17 games represents a notable dip from his career norm, and while he's actively participating in OTAs and projecting confidence in Allen's readiness, the narrative remains stuck in a cautiously optimistic wait-and-see zone rather than the universal celebration that typically greets a franchise receiver upgrade. The recent team moves—signings at linebacker depth and receiver depth (Mac Dalena) alongside defensive cuts—suggest Buffalo's front office is hedging by continuing to build around Moore rather than going all-in on his immediate transformation, a subtle signal that even the organization expects a runway before peak production. Bottom line: Moore's talent is untouchable and his role as WR1 is secure, but perception today is defined by skepticism about execution speed, not doubt about his ability—the narrative will swing decisively only once the on-field chemistry validates the trade in live games.