Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore has been one of the most underrated players across the entire league since his emergence in 2018 as a playmaker in the secondary.
Moore once again put that on display in the 31-0 blowout win over the Houston Texans in Week 13 when he came away with an interception and a forced fumble on the first two drives of the game.
In speaking to the media following the game Sunday, head coach Frank Reich wasn’t holding back on what type of player they have leading the secondary.
“Yeah, I mean, I think Kenny Moore is a Pro Bowl player. I really do. I just think he’s a difference maker. We think he’s the best nickel in the league,” Reich said. “He’s a great corner when he’s playing corner, and when he’s playing nickel, he’s great. He just understands the game, he makes plays and he’s consistent.”
Moore had a whale of a game on Sunday. He was targeted six times for some reason but quickly reminded Tyrod Taylor and Davis Mills why that was a poor idea. He allowed just two receptions for 17 yards while adding a pass breakup and a 2.8 passer rating, per Pro Football Focus.
His season grades are even better. On 90 targets this season, Moore is allowing just an 80.6 passer rating in coverage to go along with his team-high four interceptions.
For Moore, being selected to the Pro Bowl would be a huge honor, especially since he’s never been selected.
“Everything and I think that’s for anybody that haven’t been on that platform before,” Moore said Sunday. “I think it’ll be pretty emotional for me in where I come from and starting in high school and going Division II and just beating all the odds.”
Moore is arguably the best slot corner in the game right now and has been in the conversation over the last few seasons. We’ll see if he winds up getting into the Pro Bowl, but his play is certainly deserving of it regardless.
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