D.J. Moore Fantasy

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (concussion) and linebacker Shaq Thompson (shoulder) have been ruled out for Week 17 against the Saints. With nothing on the line in the regular season finale, this shouldn't come as a big surprise. Thompson underwent a procedure on his shoulder on Thursday. In his second season, Moore was the team's best wideout, securing 87 catches (135 targets) for 1,175 yards and four touchdowns, and that came with quarterback Cam Newton (foot) out for most of the year. If Newton returns in 2020 and stays healthy, Moore could improve on those numbers. Curtis Samuel and Jarius Wright will be the top two wideouts for Week 17 against New Orleans.

Dec. 27th • 1:27 PM

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (concussion) wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Tuesday, and it's looking like he won't play in Week 17 against the Saints after entering the concussion protocol last Sunday. Moore caught just one pass for a yard before leaving the Week 16 game. With nothing on the line in the season finale, expect the Panthers to rest their second-year wideout. Moore has 87 receptions for 1,175 yards and four touchdowns in his second year in the NFL, and that came with quarterback Cam Newton (foot) missing most of the season. If he misses the final game, Curtis Samuel and Jarius Wright will be the top two wideouts for rookie QB Will Grier against New Orleans.

Dec. 24th • 12:36 PM

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (concussion) will not return to the Week 16 game against the Colts after suffering a concussion. Moore caught one of two targets for a measly one yard before his head injury, so he'll wind up being a Week 16 fantasy bust at the worst time. Curtis Samuel and Jarius Wright will be the top two pass-catchers the rest of the way, but don't expect much from them with rookie quarterback Will Grier making his first NFL start. Tight end Greg Olsen and running back Christian McCaffrey should see increased usage as well with Moore out.

Dec. 22nd • 2:27 PM