dipandglide
Footballguy
I'll be surprised if he clears 1k yards with Fields. DJM is good, but he's not on AJ Brown's level. I hope I'm wrong because I own him everywhere.
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WR D.J. Moore, CHI (1 Viewer)
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TZMarkie
Footballguy
I have him as a WR2 in a start 3 WR league.
Always believed in the talent , its just he never had a "great QB?" to feature him.
If there ever was a year for him to break out, its this one.... ~!
On that note - if he disappoints then I'll likely just write him off as nothing but a mid range WR for fantasy purposes.
massraider
Footballguy
This is what years of Carolina QB does to a player's rep.
zamboni
Footballguy
If you think about it, it's really amazing he put up that kind of consistency for several years with that dreck at QB.
Insein
Footballguy
I see your reverse jinx. Well played.
Insein
Footballguy
He's had Cam Newton for 2 games, Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen, Will Grier, Teddy Bridgewater, PJ Walker, Sam Darnold, the ghost of Cam Newton, and Baker Mayfield throwing to him. He still put up 3 straight 1100 yard seasons until last year.
Fields will be like Aaron Rodgers compared to all that.
TommyKramer9
Footballguy
It seems to me people are sleeping a little on DJ. He’s an elite talent. Put him on the Bills and you’re talking a top 5 WR. The Bears went after him. They’re going to do what they can to get him the ball. It doesn’t matter that they run a lot of Fields is locked in on him. There’s no question in my mind DJ will have the best year of his career. He’s a rock solid WR2 with potential to be more
dipandglide
Footballguy
Welcome to life with Fields. Sigh
BassNBrew
Footballguy
So bench Rodgers tonight?
Insein
Footballguy
Apparently
Insein
Footballguy
Didn't watch the game. How much was coaching and how much was fields?
A lot was Jaire Alexander
Yenrub
Footballguy
I only saw what Red Zone covered of the game. Fields was under pressure almost every time he dropped back.
The Frankman
Footballguy
This felt like Bears offensive coordinator issue more than anything, and the offensive line was not good. They targeted Darnell Mooney on WR screen's multiple times. Multiple times he did absolutely nothing, or dropped the ball.
Only had 2 targets in the first half. Wasn't even targeted the 2nd half when they were down by 2 or more TDs??? Makes zero sense. He should have designed end arounds, and designed WR screens every game with his ability to make people miss. And atleast 1-2 deep targets every game just to keep the defenses honest. I understand he had a top CB shadowing him, but still you find ways to give your best playmakers the ball.
Even on his 2nd catch he made multiple people miss, and looked awesome. Hopefully the Bears correct this, but I don't have a lot of faith because their offensive coordinator was bad last year too. Some coaches have jobs and your like how??? He really has not shown any understanding of how to get the most out of his players and use them correctly... but what do i know?? I am just a dude watching football from his couch lol
Moderately concerned going forward.
Only had 2 targets in the first half. Wasn't even targeted the 2nd half when they were down by 2 or more TDs??? Makes zero sense. He should have designed end arounds, and designed WR screens every game with his ability to make people miss. And atleast 1-2 deep targets every game just to keep the defenses honest. I understand he had a top CB shadowing him, but still you find ways to give your best playmakers the ball.
Even on his 2nd catch he made multiple people miss, and looked awesome. Hopefully the Bears correct this, but I don't have a lot of faith because their offensive coordinator was bad last year too. Some coaches have jobs and your like how??? He really has not shown any understanding of how to get the most out of his players and use them correctly... but what do i know?? I am just a dude watching football from his couch lol
Moderately concerned going forward.
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pinkstapler
Footballguy
It certainly looked like they reverted back to the poor game plans they were employing at the beginning of last season. Feels like the Matt Canada special, screens, end arounds, 3 yard pass routes, and 0 designed runs for a QB who is electric with the ball in his hands. Was hoping they'd build off the revelations they made by mid season last year, and instead it's like they went backwards.This felt like Bears offensive coordinator issue more than anything, and the offensive line was not good. They targeted Darnell Mooney on WR screen's multiple times. Multiple times he did absolutely nothing, or dropped the ball.
Only had 2 targets in the first half. Wasn't even targeted the 2nd half when they were down by 2 or more TDs??? Makes zero sense. He should have designed end arounds, and designed WR screens every game with his ability to make people miss. And atleast 1-2 deep targets every game just to keep the defenses honest. I understand he had a top CB shadowing him, but still you find ways to give your best playmakers the ball.
Even on his 2nd catch he made multiple people miss, and looked awesome. Hopefully the Bears correct this, but I don't have a lot of faith because their offensive coordinator was bad last year too. Some coaches have jobs and your like how??? He really has not shown any understanding of how to get the most out of his players and use them correctly... but what do i know?? I am just a dude watching football from his couch lol
Moderately concerned going forward.
Yea same. There is only so big of a leap Fields can take with bad play calling. Like how do you have Fields and only call 2 designed runs all game? And have DJ Moore and only target him twice all game??? I am still hopeful, but still concerned because you can't fix stupidIt certainly looked like they reverted back to the poor game plans they were employing at the beginning of last season. Feels like the Matt Canada special, screens, end arounds, 3 yard pass routes, and 0 designed runs for a QB who is electric with the ball in his hands. Was hoping they'd build off the revelations they made by mid season last year, and instead it's like they went backwards.This felt like Bears offensive coordinator issue more than anything, and the offensive line was not good. They targeted Darnell Mooney on WR screen's multiple times. Multiple times he did absolutely nothing, or dropped the ball.
Only had 2 targets in the first half. Wasn't even targeted the 2nd half when they were down by 2 or more TDs??? Makes zero sense. He should have designed end arounds, and designed WR screens every game with his ability to make people miss. And atleast 1-2 deep targets every game just to keep the defenses honest. I understand he had a top CB shadowing him, but still you find ways to give your best playmakers the ball.
Even on his 2nd catch he made multiple people miss, and looked awesome. Hopefully the Bears correct this, but I don't have a lot of faith because their offensive coordinator was bad last year too. Some coaches have jobs and your like how??? He really has not shown any understanding of how to get the most out of his players and use them correctly... but what do i know?? I am just a dude watching football from his couch lol
Moderately concerned going forward.
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One thing that does make me hopeful for DJ Moore this week is his games from last year against TB
7 rec 10 tar 69 yards 1 TD 1 rush -3 yards (16.1 pts half PPR)
6 rec 10 tar 117 yards 1 TD (20.7 pts half PPR)
He knows TB defense very well, and if the Bears have any common sense they will know this too. If he puts up another stinker because of their play calling he is getting benched until further notice
7 rec 10 tar 69 yards 1 TD 1 rush -3 yards (16.1 pts half PPR)
6 rec 10 tar 117 yards 1 TD (20.7 pts half PPR)
He knows TB defense very well, and if the Bears have any common sense they will know this too. If he puts up another stinker because of their play calling he is getting benched until further notice
crushedspirit
Footballguy
I watched some film breakdown of Fields in week 1, and wow he has regressed IMO.
You could see on film Moore was open a bunch of times but the slow reacting Fields never pulled the trigger. Yes some play calling was off for sure, but Fields is struggling to process information. I have Moore in one league, and if his QB keeps showing up like this on film, I won't be keeping him around. Didn't start him week 1 and don't plan to in flex yet.
You could see on film Moore was open a bunch of times but the slow reacting Fields never pulled the trigger. Yes some play calling was off for sure, but Fields is struggling to process information. I have Moore in one league, and if his QB keeps showing up like this on film, I won't be keeping him around. Didn't start him week 1 and don't plan to in flex yet.
That's tough. I have the same decision or Joshua Kelley over Moore if Ekeler is out.I’m going Puka over him this week…
I am leaning towards
Joshua Kelley over DJ Moore (if Ekeler is out)
DJ Moore over Pukem Nukem
TB is good against the run, and not good against the pass. SF is a top defense and that could go south real quick for Rams. DJ Moore has a good track record and a lot of experience against Tampa Bay. You don't spend all that money on DJ Moore to just not make him a priority two weeks in a row after a bad loss. He also had a top corner on him vs GB. Fields definitely looked bad last week too, but DJ Moore needs to be involved early and often if the Bears want to get going.
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massraider
Footballguy
I have a team with Pittman and Moore, and it really has struck me this summer that I am probably looking at boom/bust with both of them. Under different circumstances, these guys are both consistent target hogs.
WhateverDavid
Footballguy
Yep… Sick to see it on my bench, but the Moore/Fields connection looks good. Some juicy matchups on the horizon that should have Moore as a WR1 you can start with confidence. I’m sure the fantasy talking heads will still be low on him while they chase whatever shiny new toy pops up, shut that noise off.
crushedspirit
Footballguy
Thank you DJ and Nico for saving the disaster that has been Olave, London, and Dotson.
He dropped 52 points in the one dynasty league i have him in. Wish i had been able to pry him away in more leagues.BlackCrowes
Footballguy
Alrighty then
dipandglide
Footballguy
Still, a long way to go. I'll be happy to be wrong about this!
As a panthers fan hated to see him go… but that franchise is awful, and I am happy he is able to show case his talent finally. DJ Moore is a great dude tooI am super pumped for Moore this year. He deserves a good QB
I said it earlier, he has elite WR1 talent. He has had zero QB help. He is a monster steal as a WR3 that could be top 10.
yea the rapport those two has reminds me of Kupp and Stafford in their first season, and the potential is there for an AJ Brown 2022 season at a discounted price . This has DJ Moore’s best season yet written all over itWhy?Why? It was a preseason TD. Short pass with no defense. It was actually a really bad pass too. Behind him.Not too early to change your mind.
But hey. Move him up a round or two
Because he does have elite talent.
News out of camp has been nothing but positive.
Fields only going to get better.
Have you seem who his previous QB's were?
You can get him as a WR2 or even a WR3 and he CAN produce top 10 numbers. You don't want that?
8 rec 230 yds 3 TDs … the talent was always there just never had a QB
It’s happening
TommyKramer9
Footballguy
Played him over Ridley & CeeDee this week. This guy is staying in my lineup the rest of the season. STUD!!!
Ilov80s
Footballguy
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he already has more receiving yards than any Bears WR last year
DocHolliday
Footballguy
League winner. Congrats to the owners that started him last night.
WhateverDavid
Footballguy
You’re not a lone, and just because he went off doesn’t mean it was wrong to have him on the bench. I didn’t start him because I had clear cut better options.
I think he’s shown his floor is 6 targets/50yds/good shot at TD. Add that to a bad Bears defense, a beautiful schedule and I think DJ is a WR1 ROS with an elite ceiling if Fields targets him 10+ times per game.
Insein
Footballguy
I think it is important to understand that that CB tonight was severely overmatched. Other Corners will not gamble like Forbes did which allowed the stupid number of after the catch yards.
Still, DJ is a solid bet for 10-15 targets a week and he's been turning that into 100 yards easily. TDs are coming as well now. Things are looking up.
Still, DJ is a solid bet for 10-15 targets a week and he's been turning that into 100 yards easily. TDs are coming as well now. Things are looking up.
