Carolina Panthers @ Indianapolis Colts
5-0, 2-0 Away
23
5-0, 2-0 Away
5-1, 2-1 Home
20
5-1, 2-1 Home
Game Leaders
181
J. DelhommeQB
12/20, 1 TD, 1 INT
181
293
P. ManningQB
23/34, 1 TD, 1 INT
293
85
D. FosterRB
16 CAR
85
57
R. WilliamsRB
17 CAR
57
103
S. Smith Sr.WR
6 REC, 1 TD
103
119
M. HarrisonWR
8 REC
119
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None
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2
D. FreeneyDE
2
10
D. MorganLB
6 SOLO
10
14
R. MorrisLB
6 SOLO
14
Team Stats
341
Total Yards
369
2
Turnovers
3
17
1st Downs
20
9-70
Penalties
4-30
5/15
3rd Down
3/12
0/0
4th Down
1/1
0/7
Red Zone
0/6
37:52
Possession
27:47
Game Information
Referee:Larry Nemmers
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 20 |
| Passing 1st downs | 3 | 15 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 12 | 3 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 2 | 2 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-15 | 3-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Plays | 64 | 61 |
| Total Yards | 341 | 369 |
| Total Drives | 18 | 16 |
| Yards per Play | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Passing | 152 | 293 |
| Comp/Att | 12/20 | 23/34 |
| Yards per pass | 6.6 | 8.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-29 | 0-0 |
| Rushing | 189 | 76 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 27 |
| Yards per rush | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 0-7 | 0-6 |
| Penalties | 9-70 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 37:52 | 27:47 |
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
American Football Conference
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | 474 | 336 |
| Houston | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 404 | 295 |
| Indianapolis | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 466 | 412 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 284 | 478 |
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