Elijah Moore - Fantasy Points Outlook

What You Need to Know:

• The Jets selected Moore (5’10, 178) in early Round 2 of the ’21 draft.
• Moore was a standout performer in OTAs/training camp. HC Robert Saleh praised his work ethic and inside/out versatility.
• Moore did miss ~2 weeks of camp with a quad injury. He missed 1 game with a concussion and the final 5 with another quad issue.
• A healthy Moore finished 3 games as a top-10 PPR WR. Two of those games came without Zach Wilson, who missed time with a knee sprain.
• Moore handled 6+ targets in 9 of 11 games.
• He ranked a decent 36th among 89 WRs with 50+ targets in PFF receiving grade.
• Despite a smallish frame, Moore played nearly 71% of his snaps out wide.
• We’re sold on Moore’s talent. But he’ll need to bring his best into year 2 after the Jets added Garrett Wilson in Round 1 of the draft.
• Wilson, who excels as a route-runner and with the ball in his hands, brings a pro-ready game.
• Corey Davis, Braxton Berrios and Round 2 rookie Breece Hall round out a deeper supporting cast. The Jets also upgraded their TE room with C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin.
• Moore’s ability to hit his ceiling will come down to how much Zach Wilson improves. His accuracy and decision-making stunk in year 1, but the upgraded supporting cast provides hope.
• The Jets have coordinator continuity with the return of young play-caller Mike LaFleur. Moore profiles as a staple in 2-WR sets, but with Wilson and Davis also on the roster, the Jets have options.

Draft Sharks Bottom Line:

Moore’s 2021 play matched what he showed on tape at Ole Miss. He’s a dynamic athlete with clear separation ability.

Without question, he’s a candidate to lead the Jets in targets once again. But it’s hard to forecast a significant margin following the arrival of Garrett Wilson. Current projections have both guys at 104 targets.

With questions remaining on Zach Wilson, Moore’s left as fringe WR3 — albeit one with big-time weekly upside.