April because of his ability to make plays after the catch.But Moore's gift for turning nothing into something got him into trouble last Sunday after fumbling twice — once following a reception and again on a punt return — while fighting for extra yards. The Redskins turned those two turnovers into 10 points and defeated the Panthers 23-17.The Panthers are not fazed by the miscues Black Logan Paulsen Jersey , and coach Ron Rivera plans to continue to target the speedy Moore."This is all about building confidence," Rivera said. "D.J. is going to be a part of what we do for a long time. .... I'm not too concerned about punishing players for making mistakes as much as we are about developing and making sure they are learning and growing."Moore spent the week "learning" by watching film of other receivers and how to carry the ball and how not to carry the ball. He's been working on his technique in practice with coaches."Young guys have to learn the hard way sometimes," Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner said. "There is a certain way you have to carry the ball when you are in traffic. You do have to understand, particularly on the punt return, that there are five guys around you, and you are not getting out of that mess — so just get down."Moore is hoping a return to his hometown of Philadelphia on Sunday will help turn things around."Every time I get the ball I just have to have two hands on the ball once I get in traffic," Moore said.The Panthers (3-2) would have a tough time keep Moore off the field because he is so dangerous when he has the ball.He showed off his speed, quickness and big-play potential in Week 2 when he caught his first NFL pass over the middle from Cam Newton and turned it into a 51-yard touchdown, seemingly shifting to a different gear while outrunning the defense to the end zone.But he's drawn some criticism early this season because his numbers don't match up to Atlanta wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who was drafted 26th overall — two spots behind Moore. Moore has 10 receptions for 162 yards and one score in five games. Ridley has 22 catches for 349 yards and six touchdowns in six games, although he has the luxury of playing opposite one of the game's best wide receivers in Julio Jones.Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess said any concern over Moore is unwarranted http://www.authenticsatlantafalcons.com/cheap-andy-levitre-jersey , and that people simply need to allow him to develop."I tell him all of the time, he's an athlete. He's a playmaker," Funchess said. "When he breaks a tackle, you all love him; if he drops the ball you all hate him. But once he gets in a rhythm and gets comfortable he's going to be all right."The even keel Moore doesn't let much get to him, and he's not about the start now.Moore said most of his family is outspoken, but he and older brother don't show their emotions too often. He doesn't watch any NFL games when he's not playing, instead spending his free time watching cartoons on Nickelodeon or the Disney Channel. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton dubbed him "Sleepy" because he looks like he's about to fall asleep.So the 6-foot, 215-pound Moore isn't stressing over a couple of mistakes."I just have to go out there and help the team win and not turn the ball over," Moore said. "That's the main goal for this week." The Carolina Panthers somehow found a way to have a last-gasp chance to beat the Atlanta Falcons after twice trailing by 14 points in the second half.Welcome back to the NFC South. It shaping up to be another entertaining race.Playing without injured running back Devonta Freeman, the Falcons still had big production on the ground and survived Cam Newton's desperation pass to the end zone as time expired to beat the Panthers 31-24 on Sunday.It was a dramatic ending to a rivalry game."At the end, I don't think there was anybody who wasn't up and screaming and feeling wild Black Austin Hooper Jersey ," said Falcons coach Dan Quinn. "You couldn't hear anything."It was an important win for the Falcons (1-1) following last week's loss at Philadelphia in their opener. With another loss, they would have trailed the Panthers (1-1) and Tampa Bay by two games only two weeks into the season. Instead, they're one of three teams tied at 1-1, with only the Buccaneers still unbeaten in the division that sent three teams to the playoffs last season.Matt Ryan passed for 272 yards with two touchdowns and had his first career game with two rushing touchdowns for Atlanta. Freeman was held out with a sore right knee, and Tevin Coleman ran for 107 yards in his starting role. Rookie Ito Smith added 46 yards rushing as the Falcons ran for 170 yards.Atlanta led 24-10 following Ryan's 1-yard scoring run in the third quarter and 31-17 following his improbable 8-yard scoring run midway through the final period.Newton's 51-yard touchdown pass to rookie D.J. Moore cut the lead to seven points. Newton looked for Moore again on the game's final play. Moore couldn't adjust after linebacker De'Vondre Campbell missed a chance for an interception."I had a good shot at it but it just came down too fast through his arms as I reacted," Moore said.Here are some takeaways from the Falcons' win in their home opener:EJECTIONFalcons safety Damontae Kazee was ejected after leading with his helmet on a hit to Newton early in the second quarter. Newton slid after a run before the hit by Kazee, the fill-in starter for Keanu Neal, who will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.Newton was quickly checked on the sideline before returning to the field without missing a play."It was fine," Newton said. "It looked worse than it was. I'm just lucky that nothing pretty much happened. This game isn't fit for cheap shots like that but at the end of the day you can't blame him. He's playing as hard as he can, I'm playing as hard as I can."MEMORABLE TDsFalcons rookie Calvin Ridley got a chance to celebrate his first NFL catch . Then his first touchdown.The top pick out of Alabama hauled in an 11-yard scoring pass from Ryan with 4:03 left in the first half, erasing Carolina's early 10-3 lead. Ridley had four catches for 64 yards after being held without a reception in Week 1.Similarly http://www.authenticsatlantafalcons.com/cheap-mohamed-sanu-jersey , Moore's 51-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter was the first career catch for the Panthers' rookie.BRACE MALFUNCTION II: Matt Schaub made his first appearance since the 2016 season, but it was for only one ugly play.Schaub, Ryan's backup, entered the game after Ryan ran to the sideline following a 5-yard run in the first quarter. Ryan slid on the play, causing the brace on his left knee to move out of position. While Ryan was having the brace adjusted, Schaub was on the field long enough only for a fumble. He fell on the loose ball for a loss of 8 yards, and Ryan returned to the game.Ryan's knee brace also slipped out of position, again after he slid at the end of a run, in the Falcons' loss at Philadelphia last week. The Falcons called a timeout as personnel quickly cut off the brace.ROOKIE FILL-IN: Panthers rookie tight end Ian Thomas had two catches for 10 yards as the fill-in for Greg Olsen, who is out with a broken bone in his foot.INJURY REPORT: Falcons left guard Andy Levitre (elbow) and backup defensive end Derrick Shelby (groin) left the game. The Panthers lost starting strong safety Da'Norris Searcy (concussion) and cornerback Donte Jackson (hamstring).
