Buffalo’s festering wound of a receiving corps finally applied some Bactine.
As reported by Ian Rapoport, the Bears are sending DJ Moore and a 2026 fifth-round draft pick to the Bills for a 2026 second-round pick. Mercifully, Josh Allen gets a desperately needed weapon, provided he doesn’t round his routes.
Yes, this Bears fan is still bitter at what occurred against the Rams in the playoffs.
Entering his age 29 season, Moore -- off a lackluster 50-682-5 campaign over 17 games in Chicago -- could undergo a rebirth. Three years removed from being a premium WR1 in fantasy and ranking an appreciable 2.00 fantasy points per target (WR19) in 2025, he isn’t remotely cooked. Keep in mind, Allen slotted at QB5 in adjusted completion percentage last fall. Caleb Williams in that category? QB39. Accuracy upgrade.
The scenery change could respark Moore’s game. He’s still an effective multidimensional wideout, whether sprinting from the slot or working outside. His comfort level on jet sweeps and other short-field action only increases how he could be utilized in a Joe Brady offense looking to incorporate new wrinkles.
Presumably a receiver with a WR4 price tag in 12-team drafts this summer, he’s still capable of stringing together a final line around 80-900-7. It wouldn’t be remotely shocking if he landed in the WR24-WR30 range this season.
As for the Bears, Luther Burden’s sex appeal is on par with a scantily clad Sydney Sweeney. Filling Moore’s role immediately and then some, he’ll likely command 20%+ of the team’s target share. Finishing top 10 in yards per target (10.9), yards per route run (2.79) and separation yards per target (2.63) last year, he has the skills to take a giant leap in production.
The sophomore wideout will be highly sought after, but Burden possesses WR top-20 upside. Pay the premium.
Moore’s exit from Chicago was expected. Still, the reported move is a clear win-win for those involved in reality AND fantasy.