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Lined up on the right side of the formation, rookie Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders came across the field on this play, finding a soft spot in the defense between two defenders. When the ball was lofted in his direction, Sanders made the grab and then powered ahead for several more yards, proving to be a tough tackle as he fought for every inch, eventually going down for a gain of 29 yards, the longest play so far in his nascent career. Sanders caught a total of six passes in this one for 61 yards, becoming a reliable target in his rookie season, as Carolina fell to Washington, 40-7, on Oct. 20, 2024.