To get excited about drafting Moore, you mostly have to overlook his rookie season, and there are good reasons to do that. He had only played wide receiver for three seasons before last year and Andy Reid's system is notoriously hard for young receivers to pick up. He's still the same guy who had 1,302 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns in his final season at Western Michigan and got drafted 54th overall last year. While it definitely sounds like he's behind Kadarius Toney prior to the start of camp, Toney has done nothing to give you confidence he'll hold on to his position. Moore is available in the double-digit rounds of most Fantasy drafts and that's right where he belongs. Don't hesitate to pull the trigger starting in Round 11.
Moore notched four receptions (on six targets) for 42 yards during Sunday's 41-10 win against Chicago.
Moore was also targeted a seventh time, though that play was scrapped due to a defensive offside. That said, two of his official six targets came when backup Blaine Gabbert was in after the Chiefs went up 41-0 on the Bears early in the second half, and they accounted for 17 of his 42 receiving yards on the day. Moore did reach pay dirt in Week 3, but he remains an inconsistent producer from a fantasy standpoint. He will likely be a touchdown-dependent option potentially worth rostering in deeper or dynasty fantasy formats.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Sleeper WRs
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Moore finally did something of significance in Week 2 at Jacksonville with three catches for 70 yards and a touchdown on four targets. It's not enough to make him a must-start receiver in the majority of leagues, but it's a start and hopefully something he can build on. And this week, Moore gets a great matchup against the Bears, who have allowed the opposing No. 1 receiver -- Romeo Doubs in Week 1 and Mike Evans in Week 2 -- to score at least 18.6 PPR points in each of the first two games. Moore likely won't accomplish that level of production, but he could benefit if Kadarius Toney (hamstring) is hurt. I would use Moore as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in Week 3.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Moore finally did something of significance in Week 2 at Jacksonville with three catches for 70 yards and a touchdown on four targets. It's not enough to make him a must-start receiver in the majority of leagues, but it's a start and hopefully something he can build on. And this week, Moore gets a great matchup against the Bears, who have allowed the opposing No. 1 receiver -- Romeo Doubs in Week 1 and Mike Evans in Week 2 -- to score at least 18.6 PPR points in each of the first two games. Moore likely won't accomplish that level of production, but he could benefit if Kadarius Toney (hamstring) is hurt. I would use Moore as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in Week 3.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Finds end zone in Week 2 win
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Moore caught three of four targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-9 win over Jacksonville.
Moore caught a nine-yard touchdown in the final minute of the first half. It was the first regular-season receiving touchdown for the 2022 second-round draft pick, who also caught one in the Super Bowl against the Eagles. Most of Moore's yardage came on Kansas City's last pass of the game, as he got free for a 54-yard gain to convert a crucial third down. Moore will look to build on this performance in Week 3 against the Bears.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Quiet in Week 1 loss
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Moore failed to bring in any of his three targets and rushed once for four yards in the Chiefs' 21-20 loss to the Lions on Thursday night.
No one member of the Chiefs' pass-catching corps saw a major boost in production from the absence of Travis Kelce (knee), and Moore couldn't do anything with his three opportunities. The second-year wideout will be one of several explosive components of Kansas City's air attack this season, but Patrick Mahomes targeted a total of 12 players Thursday in Kelce's absence, so the night wasn't exactly a good gauge of how matters will evolve on that side of the ball. Moore will be one of multiple members of the receiving corps looking to atone for an underwhelming opener during a Week 2 road matchup against the Jaguars a week from Sunday.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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We're waiting to find out the status for Travis Kelce (knee), but if he's out against the Lions then Moore could have a big game. Even if Kelce plays then I would still start Moore as at least a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues. He is going to get plenty of attention from Patrick Mahomes this season, starting this week, and Moore has the potential for plenty of production each week. I also wouldn't worry about Kadarius Toney (knee) this week if he plays because I expect his snaps to be limited in his return to action.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Earns every-down role
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Chiefs general manager Brett Veach suggested Wednesday that Moore will start the season in an every-down role, Jesse Newell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Veach said fellow young receivers Rashee Rice and Justyn Ross will start the year as "package" players but could eventually progress to every-down roles. Moore apparently has already reached that level, earning a top-three spot at receiver heading into Week 1 after spending most of his rookie season fourth or fifth on the depth chart. He and Marquez Valdes-Scantling are the favorites to lead Kansas City's receivers in snaps Week 1 against Detroit, though Kadarius Toney (knee) could also be a big part of the passing game if he's healthy enough to play.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Starts preseason opener
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Moore started but was not targeted in limited action during Sunday's 26-24 preseason-opening loss to the Saints.
Moore began the game alongside Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson in Kansas City's first-team offense. However, with superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes featuring for just one drive, Moore too was withdrawn early on, allowing rookie Rashee Rice and Justyn Ross more opportunities. Coming off just 22 catches last season, Moore -- a 2022 second-rounder -- could grow in importance in the buildup to the upcoming campaign, as fellow wideout Kadarius Toney (knee) is likely out for the preseason.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Working with starters regularly
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Moore is dominating first-team snaps in two-wide formations at training camp, Jesse Newell of the KC Star reports.
Newell also mentions that Rashee Rice and Justyn Ross have only occasionally mixed in with the starters and "overwhelmingly" are working with the second unit. Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, on the other hand, primarily have caught passes from Patrick Mahomes. Meanwhile, Chiefs GM Brett Veach said Monday that he expects Kadarius Toney (knee) to be ready for Week 1, which would give the Chiefs another candidate to start at wide receiver
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Getting look as top slot man
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Moore appears set to enter training camp as Kansas City's top slot receiver after an impressive showing in mandatory minicamp last month, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports. "Skyy's worked real hard this offseason," head coach Andy Reid said during minicamp. "He looks like he's on the same page with Patrick [Mahomes]. Let's keep on advancing as we go. He'll do that because he's wired right to do that."
Moore had some notable ball-security issues as a return man and was limited to a part-time role on offense during his rookie season, finishing with just 22 catches for 250 yards and no touchdowns across 33 targets. Though Kansas City didn't lean on him much to fill in for the departed Tyreek Hill in 2022, Moore looks like he'll be asked to serve as more of a direct replacement in 2023 for JuJu Smith-Schuster, who left for the Patriots in free agency. Moore already seems to have an early edge on the slot receiver job, but he'll need to continue to shine in training camp and the preseason in order to hold off the likes of Rashee Rice, Justin Watson and Justyn Ross for the gig. Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Kadarius Toney are the defending champs' other two projected starting wideouts.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Catches TD in Super Bowl
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Moore finished his rookie campaign with 22 receptions on 33 targets for 250 receiving yards across 16 regular-season appearances. He added three rushes for 24 rushing yards and operated as a kick- and punt-returner in 2022.
Moore caught five passes in back-to-back games during Weeks 11 and 12, totaling 99 receiving yards during that stretch, but he was also held without a catch in six games and had only one reception five times during the regular season. Due to his lack of targets, Moore wasn't much of a factor in standard fantasy leagues despite Kansas City's lack of wideout depth, but he's still a core piece of the Chiefs' future and could make a sizable impact in Year 2 with Mecole Hardman and JuJu Smith-Schuster set for free agency this offseason. The rookie had at least one reception in each of his three playoff appearances, including a seven-target outing in the AFC Championship Game and a big touchdown in the Super Bowl.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Cleared for divisional round
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Moore (hand) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
Moore sat out Kansas City's regular-season finale against the Raiders on Jan. 7 due to a laceration on his right hand, but he looks to be feeling fine coming out of the team's bye week during the opening round of the postseason. Kansas City could remain without Mecole Hardman (pelvis) for Saturday's divisional-round matchup with the Jaguars, but Hardman's absence didn't open up extensive work for the rookie in Week 17 against the Broncos. Moore recorded three catches for 33 yards on four targets in that contest but played just 26 percent of Kansas City's snaps on offense.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Ruled out for Week 18
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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Moore will be listed as out for Saturday's game due to a lacerated right hand, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
The injury prompted Moore's early exit from last Sunday's win over the Broncos and resulted in his practice reps being managed carefully for Week 18. Though the rookie wideout doesn't appear to be dealing with a long-term concern, he'll sit out the regular-season finale with the hope of being back to full strength for the start of the postseason. Once healthy, Moore may not have much of a role for Kansas City, as the Chiefs have all their other key receivers available now that Mecole Hardman (pelvis) has been reinstated from injured reserve. The second-round pick out of Western Michigan finishes the regular season with 22 catches for 250 yards on 33 targets to go with 24 yards on three carries.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Moore (hand) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Moore upgraded his practice activity after beginning the week with a 'DNP' on Tuesday. Charles Goldman of USA Today reports that Moore's hand is still swollen and sore, but he will have one more chance to upgrade his status ahead of Saturday's contest against the Raiders.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Continues to play small role
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Moore tallied one reception (on two targets) for seven yards during Sunday's 34-28 win over the Broncos.
Moore posted just one touch for a second straight week after tallying five catches each in Weeks 11 and 12. The rookie's role hasn't grown much as the season has gone on, as he has yet to play 50-plus percent of the snaps in a game, but he has played 39-plus percent of the offensive snaps in each of the last four. Still, Moore's primarily a stash in dynasty and keeper formats at this point.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Just one touch Week 13
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Moore logged zero targets during Sunday's 27-24 defeat versus the Bengals but rushed once for 12 yards.
Moore hasn't really seized a consistent role in the Chiefs' offense, but he's taken on a slightly more significant role over the last few weeks following the injuries to Mecole Hardman (abdomen) and Kadarius Toney (hamstring). Moore did collect five passes in each of the previous two games, so he does have a bit more upside than he displayed in this one.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Week 13 Waiver Priority List
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Since Mecole Hardman (abdomen) got hurt, Moore has consecutive games with six targets and five catches. He's yet to score or gain more than 63 yards, but the Chiefs are trying to get him going. We'll see if Kadarius Toney (hamstring) can play in Week 13 at Cincinnati, which will likely determine how much you can trust Moore, but if Toney remains out then Moore can be a No. 3 PPR receiver against the Bengals. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Sleeper WRs
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JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) is back for Week 12 against the Rams, but Kadarius Toney (hamstring) is out. With Mecole Hardman (abdomen) on injured reserve and Toney out, that should put Moore in a good spot to be a potential No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues. After Toney was hurt in Week 11 against the Chargers with Smith-Schuster already sidelined, Moore ended up leading the Chiefs in targets with six and finished with five catches for 63 yards. Hopefully that's a sign of things to come, and he could really benefit with Toney out for this week.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Week 12 Adds (WR Preview)
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If JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kadarius Toney remain out then Moore is a top-36 wide receiver with top-20 upside. He set career-highs in snaps, targets, catches, and yards last week. This could be a springboard to a strong finish.
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Chiefs' Skyy Moore: Week 12 Waiver Priority List
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Moore could have a limited role in Week 12 against the Rams, or he could be the best receiver in Kansas City if JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) and Kadarius Toney (hamstring) remain out. Toney left Week 11 against the Chargers, and Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman (abdomen - IR) were out. Moore ended up leading the Chiefs in targets with six and finished with five catches for 63 yards. Justin Watson (19 percent rostered) is also worth a look in deeper leagues since he had three catches for 67 yards on four targets against the Chargers. I would take both over Marquez Valdes-Scantling at this point. Moore is worth at least 5 percent of your remaining FAB, and Watson is worth 1 percent.
