DJ Moore came into the second half of the Carolina Panthers’ Week 2 matchup against the New York Giants with only one catch for -2 yards. But he’ll be leaving said half with much, much more.
The fifth-year wide receiver starred on Carolina’s first possession of the third quarter, beginning with a 29-yard completion from quarterback Baker Mayfield. Moore’s big gain, which was just 14 yards off of his entire Week 1 output in yardage, brought the Panthers down to the Giants’ 38-yard line.
Two plays later, with a 17-yard run from Mayfield sandwiched in-between, Moore tasted the end zone for the first time in 2022 on a 16-yard grab. And just as he did on the prior reception, the talented pass catcher picked on rookie cornerback Cordale Flott for the score.
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Moore’s visit to pay dirt gave the Panthers their very first lead of the afternoon, a 13-6 advantage with 12:27 remaining in the third quarter.
