The Falcons are coming into this matchup without their two top corners, A.J. Terrell and Casey Hayward. Two weeks ago, the Panthers’ DJ Moore had a day against this Falcons secondary, going for 152 yards on six catches, including one touchdown.
Despite having one of his best games of the season against this secondary just two weeks ago, Moore is the Panthers’ entire offense. He owns 72 targets for 28.5% of the target percentage. The receivers trailing him are Christian McCaffrey, who was traded at the deadline with 44 targets, and Robby Anderson, who was also traded by the team at 28 targets. The next closest receiver is Shi Smith at 24 targets for a 9% target share. FanDuel has Moore priced at (+160), providing tremendous value.
Best Falcons-Panthers Anytime Touchdown: DJ Moore +160 (FanDuel)
Moore was very frustrated with Baker Mayfield and since P.J. Walker went under center, his production has increased significantly. Across from him will be Cornell Armstrong, the 2018 sixth-round draft pick. Armstrong is struggling this year. On 27 targets, he has allowed 18 receptions to be hauled in. When targeted, Armstrong allows a 108.4 passer rating with 13.8 yards per reception, which results in him ranking 90th out of 114 gradable quarterbacks in the NFL when it comes to coverage.
The Falcons tend to run zone defense, which leaves linebackers Rashaan Evans and Mykal Walker responsible for Moore over the middle. Walker ranks 53rd out of 78 linebackers when it comes to coverage, while Evans ranks 49th.
Bet on Moore to exploit his matchup as he did just 12 days ago at home in prime time.
