Golden
WR · GB vs CAR
FinalGB 27 – 19 CAR
Final points20.9pts
projected 13.3
Moore
WR · BUF vs BAL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ETLatest report: Limited · Shoulder - AC Joint
Projected points12.8pts
if he plays · 80% to play
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Highlights
GoldenWR · GB vs CARUsually 15.8−2.5pts this week
Helps him
- 26%targetsHe draws 26% of his team’s targets.
- 9.9per gameHe sees 9.9 targets a game.
- 2.0red zoneHe gets 2.0 red zone targets a game, a real path to touchdowns.
Hurts him
- −2.0ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 57.5 receiving yards, below his usual 77.1.
- −0.6ptscatchesHis lines put him at 4.5 catches, below his usual 5.1.
- CARvs WRsEdgeCAR is the 6th toughest defense for receivers.
- 0.0floorA quiet week could drop to about 0.0 points.
MooreWR · BUF vs BALProjected12.8pts
Helps him
- 28.8team totalEdgeHis team is expected to score 28.8 points, a high scoring spot.
- BALvs WRsEdgeBAL is the 5th softest defense for receivers.
- 22.1ceilingHis best weeks reach about 22.1 points.
Hurts him
- 5.0per gameHe sees only 5.0 targets a game.
- 5.8floorA quiet week could drop to about 5.8 points.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionGolden: 13.3 (best)Moore: 12.8
TD pointsof the projectionGolden: 2.8 (best)Moore: 2.4
Expected TDsthis weekGolden: 0.47 (best)Moore: 0.40
Projected team pointsGolden: 25.5Moore: 28.8 (best)
Red zone targetsper gameGolden: 2.0 (best)Moore: 0.8
Role
Snap shareGolden: 83% (best)Moore: 53%
Usage worthptsGolden: 18.4 (best)Moore: 9.4
Target shareGolden: 26% (best)Moore: 19%
Targets / gameGolden: 9.9 (best)Moore: 5.0
Air yards shareGolden: 40% (best)Moore: 27%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsGolden: In lineMoore: Above
WOPRGolden: 0.67 (best)Moore: 0.44
RZ target shareGolden: 33% (best)Moore: 19%
Catch rateGolden: 52%Moore: 60% (best)
SeparationGolden: 2.7 ydsMoore: 2.9 yds (best)
YAC over expectedGolden: −0.02Moore: +1.5 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredGolden: Earned by usage 18.4Scored 15.8Moore: Earned by usage 9.4Scored 9.1
Vacated targets this weekGolden: 8.8 (best)Moore: 0.0
Inside 10 target shareGolden: 28% (best)Moore: 17%
Range
FloorGolden: 0.0Moore: 5.8 (best)
CeilingGolden: 19.9Moore: 22.1 (best)
Points from TDssteadier when lowerGolden: 16%Moore: 17%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Golden: 43% (best)Moore: 25%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterGolden: 0% (best)Moore: 50%
SteadinessGolden: Very steady (best)±5.5 pts · 7 gamesMoore: Volatile±9.7 pts · 4 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionGolden: D2026, 6 gmMoore: A- (best)2026, 7 gm
Game scriptGolden: Expected to lead (best)Moore: Expected to lead
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterGolden: 1.2Moore: 0.9 (best)
Defense funnelGolden: NeutralMoore: Pass
Opp pass yds allowedGolden: 6th (tough)Moore: 15th (average) (best)
Starting QBGolden: Love (Active)Moore: Allen (Active)
Opp defender outGolden: Phillips (LB)Moore: Robinson (LB)
Roof / surfaceGolden: OpengrassMoore: Openturf
Rest / scheduleGolden: Short week (4d)Moore: Off a bye
Opp paceGolden: 6th (fast) (best)Moore: 17th (average)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameGolden: 2.01st (tough)Moore: 2.9 (best)11th (average)
Opp catch rate allowedGolden: 61%15th (average)Moore: 67% (best)29th (soft)
Form
Last 3 avgGolden: 17.5 (best)Moore: 5.1
Last 5 avgGolden: 17.1 (best)Moore: 9.1
vs seasonGolden: +1.7 (Rising) (best)Moore: −4.0
Yards per route runGolden: 2.15Moore: 2.78 (best)
Receiving aDOTGolden: 14.2Moore: 15.2
Target share trendGolden: SteadyMoore: Left 2 games hurt
Games since injuryGolden: None recentlyMoore: 0
Crowd
Started in leaguesGolden: 83% (best)Moore: 59%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterGolden: WR15 (best)Moore: WR18
Yards linereceivingGolden: 57.5 (best)Moore: 55.5
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