The Carolina Panthers will be forced to start backup QB Sam Darnold in this game, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.D.J. Moore has run a route on 97.4% of his team's passing plays this year, ranking in the 99th percentile among wide receivers.THE BLITZ projects D.J. Moore to notch 6.8 targets in this game, on average, ranking in the 77th percentile among wide receivers.The Carolina Panthers offensive line grades out as the 2nd-best in the league this year in protecting the passer, which has a strong impact on all passing offense stats across the board.The Pittsburgh Steelers defense has conceded the 6th-most receiving yards per game in football (170.0) versus WRs this year.
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