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QB Matt Moore, Carolina Panthers

HT: 6-3, WT: 202, Born: 8-9-1984, College: Oregon State, Drafted: ---

2008 Projections

Best Case

Moore survived his baptism by fire last year during the Panthers' quarter-back-by-committee season, tossing a respectable (for a first-time NFL starter) 63 completions out of 111 attempts for 730 yards, three TDs and five interceptions. With a full year as a Panther under his belt and another full training camp to prepare, Moore could step into the starting lineup (if necessary) and run the Panthers' offense capably.

Worst Case

If Delhomme is back to 100 percent and revs the Panthers' offense back up to a full roar, Moore will carry the clipboard all year long. He could conceivably not handle the ball at all during regular season.

Outlook

Moore is a developing quarterback who won't be a fantasy factor unless Delhomme falters badly in his comeback from Tommy John surgery.

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2008 Schedule

2007 Game Summaries

Week 5 - Moore came in when Carr left the game for a brief period after a sack. Moore completed his first pass on a deep throw to Keary Colbert, but his second attempt was an ill advised throw into double coverage.

Week 9 - Moore came into the game for the final drive by Carolina. He threw five passes, completing two of them. He passed for 36 yards and threw one interception on an overthrow deep down the field.

Week 10 - Moore came in for the last play of the game. He threw a Hail Mary pass but it was easily intercepted.

Week 12 - Moore came into the game with ten minutes to go in the fourth quarter. Moore went eight of 14 for 66 yards and an interception. He was picked off on his first drive of the game. He moved the ball a little bit on the final drive of the game but the defense was a little soft with the 25 point lead. The drive ended at the New Orleans 38 yard line when a fourth down pass was incomplete.

Week 13 - Moore was listed as the number two quarterback but did not see any action.

Week 14 - Moore took over for an ineffective Vinny Testaverde. He came into the game with just under ten minutes to go in the fourth quarter. Moore's stats weren't very impressive either. He completed three of ten passes for 21 yards.

Week 15 - Matt Moore got the start. For his first NFL start he played well and did a good job of managing the game. Moore completed 19 of 27 passes for 208 yards. He did not throw a touchdown pass but he also did not turn the ball over. Moore had a problem holding on to the ball on a drive in the second quarter. He fumbled the ball twice but recovered it both times. In the second half, Moore led Carolina on two field goal drives that lasted ten plays each.

Week 16 - Moore completed 53 percent of his passes for an average of 6.5 yards per attempt in a home start as a rookie. Moore looked almost exclusively to Steve Smith in this game, targeting him on more than half of his passes.

Week 17 - Matt Moore started for Carolina and while he didn't put up spectacular numbers, he made plays when he needed to, shrugged off his mistakes, and did just enough to help his team come out with the victory. He finished with 174 yards on 15 of 24 passing and connected with TEs Christian Fauria and Dante Rosario on first half touchdowns for his only scores of the game. Moore did have a costly interception that led to a Tampa Bay field goal, but he didn't let it get him down, coming back on the next possession to throw his second touchdown.