The Carolina Panthers (5-9) travel to the Indianapolis Colts (6-8) for the Panthers' last road game of the season.
Matchup Stats
- Carolina has lost six games in a row, while Indianapolis has lost four games in a row.
- The Panthers lead the all-time series with Indianapolis, 5-1, including a 29-26 overtime win in the most recent matchup in 2015.
- Carolina has gone 3-0 against the AFC South this season with Sunday's game marking a chance for a division sweep. It would mark the third time in five years that the Panthers have swept their AFC opponents.
- Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich was the first quarterback signed in Panthers history and threw the first Panthers TD pass in 1995 at Atlanta in Week 1.
- Running back Marlon Mack has 919 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns for the Colts.
- Quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 64.8 percent of his passes for 1,649 yards, 14 touchdowns, three interceptions and a 99.7 quarterback rating in the first half of the season. In the second half, he's completing just 58.5 percent of his throws, picking up 1,012 yards, four touchdowns, three interceptions and a 77.9 passer rating.
| Category | Panthers | Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 346.7 (19th) | 331.4 (24th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 120.8 (13th) | 127.1 (9th) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 257.1 (12th) | 216.6 (27th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 51 (t-31st) | 26 (t-8th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 32.2 (29th) | 42.4 (11th) |
| Points/Game | 23.1 (16th) | 21.6 (19th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 377.8 (26th) | 350.7 (16th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 140.2 (30th) | 100.9 (9th) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 237.6 (16th) | 249.8 (21st) |
| Sacks | 49 (t-1st) | 33 (21st) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 40.4 (20th) | 42.1 (23rd) |
| Points/Game | 27.9 (29th) | 23.5 (t-17th) |
Individual Stats
- With two games remaining, Christian McCaffrey is in a three-horse race for the NFL's rushing title. Nick Chubb (1,408), Derrick Henry (1,329) and McCaffrey (1,307) all have more than a 100 more rushing yards than fourth-place Chris Carson. No Panther has ever won the league's rushing title.
- McCaffrey leads the NFL in scrimmage yards (2,121), becoming the ninth player with over 2,100 scrimmage yards through Week 15 in the Super Bowl era. He passed Steve Smith's previous franchise record for all-purpose yards (1,994, 2001).
- McCaffrey now has six games with over 175 scrimmage yards this season, tying O.J. Simpson and Jim Brown for the most such games in one season.
- DJ Moore now ranks third in the NFL in receiving yards with 1,174.
- McCaffrey and Moore have combined for 3,335 scrimmage yards, the most by any RB-WR duo in the NFL this year. The NFL record for most yards by a RB-WR duo in one season is 3,716 by Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison in 2000.
- Panthers defenders Luke Kuechly (131), Eric Reid (112) and Shaq Thompson (109) all have over 100 tackles, marking the first time in franchise history that Carolina has had three 100-tackle players in the same season. The last NFL team to do it was Jacksonville in 2016.
View some of the best photos of Christian McCaffrey on his record-breaking run to 2,000 yards in 2019.
Milestones to Watch
- Carolina (6) needs three touchdowns from 50 or more yards to break the franchise record for most 50+ yard touchdowns (8, 1999).
- The Panthers (49) need 11 sacks to tie the franchise record (60) set in 1996 and 2013.
- Christian McCaffrey (1,307) needs 209 rushing yards to eclipse DeAngelo Williams' franchise record (1,515, 2008) for rushing yards in a season.
- With six receptions, McCaffrey would become the second player in NFL history with 2,000+ scrimmage yards and 100+ receptions, joining LaDainian Tomlinson (2003).
- With six receptions, McCaffrey would top 100 receptions for the second-consecutive season, becoming the first running back in NFL history with two or more 100-catch seasons.
- McCaffrey (814) needs 54 receiving yards to break his own franchise record (867) for most receiving yards by a running back. He needs 186 receiving yards to become the third player in NFL history (Marshall Faulk, Roger Craig) with 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in one season.
- McCaffrey currently has 14 rushing and four receiving touchdowns this season. With one rushing and one receiving touchdown, he would join Ahman Green (2003), Marshall Faulk (2000) and O.J. Simpson (1975) as the only players with 15+ rushing and 5+ receiving touchdowns in one season.
- If McCaffrey (18) gets two total touchdowns, he will tie DeAngelo Williams (20, 2008) for the most total TDs in one season in franchise history.
- DJ Moore needs 14 receptions for 100 on the season, becoming the fourth player in franchise history with 100 catches. If Moore tallies 14 catches and McCaffrey has six catches, it will mark the first time in NFL history that a team's running back and wide receiver both went over 100 catches.
- Will Grier could become the first Panthers quarterback born in the Carolinas to throw a touchdown in a game.
- Mario Addison (55.0) needs 1.0 sack to pass Mike Rucker (55.5) for third place all-time in franchise history. He would also record his second career double-digit sack season.
- Eric Reid (112) needs five tackles to pass Mike Minter (116, 2000) for the most tackles by a safety in one season in franchise history. He needs one sack to be in sole first place for the most sacks by a safety in one season in franchise history (Toi Cook, 1996, 4.0).
Carolina is 5-1 against the Colts all-time, including a dramatic home overtime win in the rain in 2015.
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) catches a pass for a touchdown as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) and strong safety Mike Adams (29) defend during an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers' Brad Nortman (8) holds as Graham Gano (9) kicks a field goal against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. The Panthers won in overtime 29-26. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Indianapolis Colts' Andrew Luck (12) scrambles away from Carolina Panthers' Kawann Short (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Charles Tillman (31) defends a pass to Indianapolis Colts' Donte Moncrief (10) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) scores a touchdown as Indianapolis Colts free safety Dwight Lowery (33) defends during an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2015, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) defends a pass to Indianapolis Colts' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Kuechly is expected to be back on the field for the start of training camp following offseason shoulder surgery. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly, left, intercepts a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts' Coby Fleener, back, as Carolina Panthers' Charles Tillman, right, watches in overtime of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., early Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. The Panthers won 29-26 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Teammates surround Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano (9) after his game-winning field goal in overtime of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Charlotte, N.C., early Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Indianapolis Colts' Andrew Luck (12) makes a pass against the Carolina Panthers' defense in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. The Panthers won in overtime 29-26. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers' Josh Norman (24) tackles Indianapolis Colts' Frank Gore (23) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 27, 2011. The Panthers defeated the Colts 27-19. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles away from the Indianapolis Colts' defense in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. The Panthers won in overtime 29-26. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2015, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) leaps over Indianapolis Colts players during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Newton's spectacular season has earned him The Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) races upfield on a 25-yard scoring run during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 27, 2011. The Panthers defeated the Colts 27-19. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) makes a leaping grap during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 27, 2011. The Panthers defeated the Colts 27-19. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) fumbles the ball while being hit by Carolina Panthers defensive end Kony Ealy (94) during an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, center, right, celebrates with running back DeAngelo Williams after scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Curtis Painter (7) is hit by Carolina Panthers strong safety Charles Godfrey during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Painter fumbled on the play but the Colts recovered. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey leaps over Indianapolis Colts free safety Antoine Bethea during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts free safety Antoine Bethea, left, and cornerback Kevin Thomas, center, try to tackle Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) scores a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts strong safety David Caldwell, left, and free safety Antoine Bethea during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Vinny Testaverde (16) throws a pass under pressure from Indianapolis Colts' Dwight Freeney (93) in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass during the Colts' 31-7 win over the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' David Carr (8) throws a pass to Jeff King (87), left, during the fourth quarter of their 31-7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) pulls away from Indianapolis Colts' Tim Jennings (23) in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster (26) runs past Indianapolis Colts players Antoine Bethea (41) and Bob Sanders (21) in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Indianapolis Colts' Reggie Wayne, left, pulls in a pass as Carolina Panthers' Richard Marshall, right, defends in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers kicker John Kasay points to fans as he leaves the field after kicking a 43-yard field goal in overtime to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman)
