Colts at Panthers
Indianapolis Colts 35, Carolina Panthers 32 · NATIONAL MADDEN LEAGUE 🏆
Final Score
Colts 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Panthers 32 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPDaniel Jones 366 yds passingTank Bigsby 159 yds rushingBrian Thomas Jr 178 yds receivingZah Frazier 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 415 · 377Passing yards 366 · 183Rushing yards 49 · 194Completions 12/17 · 9/14Yards per carry 4.1 · 9.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 35-32, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the season enters its final stretch. Both teams fought hard, with the game hanging in the balance until the very end, but it was the Colts who emerged victorious.
Quarterback Daniel Jones was the standout performer for Indianapolis, throwing for an impressive 366 yards and four touchdowns. He connected frequently with Brian Thomas Jr., who racked up 178 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. On the ground, the Panthers' Tank Bigsby put on a show as well, accumulating 159 rushing yards and keeping Carolina competitive.
Defensively, the Colts made crucial plays that ultimately swayed the game's outcome. CJ Allen led the defense with four tackles, but it was Zah Frazier's interception for the Panthers that momentarily shifted momentum. However, Indianapolis managed to hold off Carolina's late-game surge, sealing the win with timely defensive stands and clutch plays when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 12/17 | 71% | 366 | 4 | 1 | 128.0 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Haynes KingQB | 9/14 | 64% | 183 | 3 | 0 | 147.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tank BigsbyHB | 14 | 159 | 11.4 | 23 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Damien MartinezHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler HarrellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 4 | 178 | 44.5 | 39 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 54 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 9 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Danny ShawWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 37 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| CJ AllenMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deontez ShepherdDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe VallejoSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan BonnerCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter IISS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Zah FrazierCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie BlackCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte MapuMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/2 | 3 | 34 |