CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold faked the handoff to Christian McCaffrey, then drifted back to give Robby Anderson time to get open deep. New York Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins had his own plan, breaking free up the middle after beating guard Dennis Daley with a spin move.
In stepped McCaffrey, 5-foot-11 and 205 pounds, to take on the 6-foot-2, 305-pound lineman.
His block gave Darnold time to step up and to his left before lofting a strike to Anderson for a 57-yard touchdown that was critical in Sunday’s 19-14 victory.