DJ Moore or TreVeyon Henderson: Who Should You Start?

Preliminary board

2026 Week 3 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.

Verdicts sharpen as practice reports land.

Moore's scoring setup meets Henderson's cleaner availability

Moore's WR1 role and Buffalo's 25.8-point implied total create the better scoring environment, but his 2.1-point projection edge is slim across positions. Henderson counters with a slightly larger early snap share and no injury designation, though his RB2 role and lack of receiving work leave him more dependent on rushing production. Moore's AC joint sprain is the key risk: SI.com (OnSI) 2026-09-21 says he is expected to practice, but playing is not guaranteed. Neither option's two-game DvP sample is reliable enough to break the balance.

What flips it: Moore being ruled out or unable to practice through the week.

Sources: SI.com (OnSI) · Sep 21, 2026

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DJ Moore

DJ Moore

WR26BUFvs LAC

Projected Points

Toss-Up
TreVeyon Henderson

TreVeyon Henderson

RB27NEvs JAX

Projected Points

Toss-Up

DJ Moore’s market

REC
O/U 3.5
-155 / +122
Receptions Props →
REC YDS
O/U 49.5
-113 / -111
Receiving Yards Props →
ATD
Anytime TD
+160
Anytime Touchdown Props →

TreVeyon Henderson’s market

RUSH YDS
O/U 38.5
-120 / -112
Rushing Yards Props →
REC
O/U 1.5
+104 / -133
Receptions Props →
REC YDS
O/U 8.5
-104 / -121
Receiving Yards Props →
ATD
Anytime TD
+185
Anytime Touchdown Props →
LAC@
BUFSun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM ETView the game →
NE@
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Why DJ Moore

Toss-Up

WR1 and primary target. Physical yards-after-catch separator with occasional gadget rushing and trick-play usage.

Toss-up — WR26 consensus, projects WR24 this week: 25.8 implied team total, 14% target share.

  • As Buffalo's primary target, Moore has a clear path to turn the stronger team scoring outlook into receiving volume.
  • His yards-after-catch ability and gadget usage offer ways to produce beyond routine downfield targets.

Latest on Moore

Status

Moore is dealing with an AC joint sprain in his shoulder suffered vs. the Lions in Week 2; he is considered day-to-day and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport expects him to practice this week ahead of Week 3 vs. the Chargers, though playing is not guaranteed.

SI.com (OnSI) · Sep 21, 2026
Bills to take time with Ed Oliver, DJ Moore injuries

A long week will give more time for Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver (hip) and wide receiver DJ Moore (shoulder) to get healthy following Thursday's injuries.

ESPN · Sep 18, 2026
Source: Bills WR DJ Moore day-to-day with shoulder injury

DJ Moore was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Lions because of a shoulder injury.

ESPN · Sep 18, 2026
Bills issue injury update on WR DJ Moore

Moore is questionable to return to tonight's contest with a shoulder and stinger injury.

buffalobills.com · Sep 17, 2026

Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.

Why TreVeyon Henderson

Toss-Up

RB2 and explosive change-of-pace back. Home-run speed with pass-protection and receiving value.

Toss-up — RB27 consensus, projects RB30 this week: 0% target share, 10.5 PPR projected vs JAX.

  • Henderson's home-run speed gives him a path to a breakaway score even in a less favorable scoring setup.
  • His availability and early workload offer more stability than Moore's uncertain shoulder status.

Latest on Henderson

Injury Report Analysis: RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to play, CB Carlton Davis III officially questionable for Week 2 vs. Steelers

Henderson (ankle) is expected to return for the Patriots, but New England could be down its starting cornerback vs. the Steelers on Sunday.

patriots.com · Sep 18, 2026
Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson says he's 'ready to go' for Week 2

Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson said Thursday he's "ready to go" for Sunday's game against the Steelers after missing New England's opener with an ankle injury.

ESPN · Sep 17, 2026

Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.

Head-to-head stats

MetricDJ MooreTreVeyon Henderson
Projected points
Consensus rankWR26RB27
Opponent vs positionLAC · 21 of 322-game sampleJAX · 12 of 322-game sample
Receptions21 of 3224 of 32
Receiving Yards26 of 3226 of 32
Receiving TDs22 of 32—
Targets14 of 32—
Anytime TD22 of 328 of 32
Rushing Yards—3 of 32
Rushing TDs—10 of 32
Rushing Attempts—3 of 32
Target share14%0%
Reception share13%0%
Implied total · spread25.8-3.022.0+1.5
Depth chartWR1RB2
Snap share54%60%
Injury designationQuestionable—
Start/Sit record0–1+1 toss-up—

Recent form

DJ Moore — last 2 weeks

Week 2vs DET
Week 1vs HOU

TreVeyon Henderson — last 2 weeks

Week 2vs PIT
Week 1vs SEA

Signal breakdown

  • 12.6 vs 10.5 projected PPR pointsDJ Moore +
  • Rank 26 vs 27DJ Moore +
  • Opponent DvP rank 21 vs 12 (32 = softest)even
  • Implied 25.8 vs 22.0 team pointsDJ Moore +
  • Questionable vs no designationTreVeyon Henderson +
  • 54% vs 60% snap shareTreVeyon Henderson +

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