Panthers receiver D.J. Moore’s traditional numbers were not particularly outstanding during his rookie season. He caught 55 passes, totaling 788 yards and just two touchdowns. However, Moore excelled in several advanced stats that indicate special potential.
Moore led all NFL wide receivers in both yards after catch per reception and total yards after contact. He also forced the most missed tackles per reception, according to Pro Football Focus. Golden Tate is generally considered the best open-space receiver in the league, but he came in second behind Moore in this category, followed by Odell Beckham. Moore’s teammate Curtis Samuel wasn’t too far behind. He came in at No. 5.
Here’s the top 10.
That’s some impressive company for a rookie to keep. Expect big things from Moore in 2019 and beyond.
