CHARLOTTE – The Panthers (1-6, 0-2 NFC South) are back at home after their Week 8 win over the Houston Texans.
Carolina plays the Indianapolis Colts (3-5, 2-2 AFC South) at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.
Scroll below for more information on the matchup, series history, and stats comparison.
Game Reset
- Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers
- Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, N.C.
- Sunday, Nov. 5 | 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS | More info on how to watch here.
- Panthers Roster | Panthers Depth Chart
- Colts Roster | Colts Depth Chart
History: Panthers vs. Colts
- Carolina and Houston have played seven times. The Panthers lead the series 5-2. | Series history
- The Panthers lost their last matchup with the Colts, 38-6, in 2019.
- The Panthers lead the series, 2-1, when played at Bank of America Stadium.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Carolina | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards Per Game | 284.6 (27th) | 362.4 (8th) |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 90.3 (24th) | 129.0 (9th) |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 3.8 (23rd) | 4.5 (6th) |
| Passing Net Yards Per Game | 194.3 (24th) | 233.4 (13th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 25 (t-26th) | 21 (t-21st) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 39.4 (19th) | 40.2 (17th) |
| Points Per Game | 16.1 (27th) | 24.8 (7th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards Allowed Per Game | 326.0 (12th) | 371.3 (28th) |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 139.4 (29th) | 124.0 (23rd) |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 4.7 (28th) | 3.9 (14th) |
| Passing Net Yards Per Game | 186.6 (6th) | 247.3 (25th) |
| Sacks | 16 (t-23rd) | 21 (t-12th) |
| Takeaways | 6 (t-29th) | 11 (t-14th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 35.4 (8th) | 37.1 (9th) |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 28.4 (30th) | 28.6 (32nd) |
Week 9 Player Spotlight
Quarterback Bryce Young led his first game-winning drive in a 15-13 victory against the Houston Texans in Week 8. Young orchestrated a 15-play, 86-yard drive starting at the Panthers' 9-yard line that took 6:17 off the clock to set up an Eddy Piñeiro 23-yard game-winning field goal as time expired.
He completed 5-of-6 passes for 60 yards and added a rush for 7 yards on the team's final march.
Through eight games, he currently ranks fourth in the NFC with a 93.3 passer rating in the fourth quarter of games. Young finished the day completing 22-of-31 passes (71 percent) for 235 yards and a touchdown. His 103.6 passer rating was the sixth-highest in the NFC during Week 8 and marked the first time in his career he registered a passer rating over 100.
His 22 completions extended his streak of completing 20 or more passes in six games to start his career. He joins Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (2020) and Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (2019) as the only rookie quarterbacks in NFL history to record at least 20 completions in each of his first six games.
Statistical milestones to watch in 2023
- Outside linebacker Brian Burns (51) needs one tackle for loss to pass Shaq Thompson for fifth all-time in Panther history.
- Outside linebacker Justin Houston (112.0) needs 1.5 sacks to pass Sean Jones (113.0) for 25th all-time in league history.
- Houston (132) needs one tackle for loss to pass Michael Bennett (132) for eighth all-time in league history.
- Wide receiver Adam Thielen (591) needs nine receptions to become the fifth undrafted player in the common draft era with at least 600 career receptions.
- Defensive end Derrick Brown (177) needs eight total tackles to pass Sean Gilbert for eighth all-time in Panther history for a defensive lineman.
- Punter Johnny Hekker (340) needs seven punts downed inside the 20-yard line to pass Kevin Huber (346) for 12th all-time in league history.
- Tackle Taylor Moton has played in 105 consecutive games and counting as a Carolina Panther. His streak ranks fourth in franchise history and first among non-specialists.
Matchup notes
- Coming off their first win of the season, Carolina welcomes the Indianapolis Colts to Bank of America Stadium in Week 8.
- All time, this will mark the eighth matchup between the two teams with Carolina leading the series 5-2. The Panthers also lead the series in Carolina, 2-1, including a 13-10 win in the Panthers' inaugural season at Clemson University. The last time the two teams faced off in Charlotte was 2015 when the Panthers defeated the Colts 29-26 in overtime.
- The Panthers welcome another AFC South opponent this week after defeating the Houston Texans, 15-13, in Week 8. Carolina will face the remainder of the conference when it travels to Tennessee in Week 12 and Jacksonville in Week 17.
- Led by first-year head coach Shane Steichen, the Colts enter Week 9 with a 3-5 record. Indianapolis is coming off a home loss to the New Orleans Saints, 38-27.
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)
