But Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree reminded the Dolphins — and quarterback Matt Moore — that, actually, it could. Dupree absolutely blasted Moore on a Dolphins rollout pass, seemingly knocking him out of the game and earning a roughing the passer penalty in the process.
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Surprisingly, Moore re-entered the game on that same drive. Reporters on the CBS telecast said Moore took the brunt of the blow to his jaw, and that he had cleared concussion protocol.
To his credit, Moore helped the Dolphins close the gap with the Steelers: Miami ended the drive with a field goal to bring the score to 20-6.