Colts at Panthers
Indianapolis Colts 40, Carolina Panthers 30 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Colts 40 6 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Panthers 30 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPBryce Young 357 yds passingJonathan Taylor 131 yds rushingTetairoa McMillan 154 yds receivingTacario Davis 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 445 · 398Passing yards 307 · 380Rushing yards 138 · 18Completions 17/21 · 24/33Yards per carry 8.6 · 2.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8d ago
In a high-octane showdown, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Carolina Panthers 40-30 in Week 4 of the 2027 season. The victory keeps the Colts competitive in the playoff race, while the Panthers struggle to find consistency. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was Indianapolis that took control when it mattered.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. shone brightly, throwing for four touchdowns and leading his team with precision. Jonathan Taylor added a powerful ground game with 131 rushing yards, allowing Indianapolis to maintain balance on offense. Meanwhile, Carolina’s Bryce Young put up an impressive 357 passing yards, connecting frequently with receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who racked up 154 receiving yards.
Defensively, Indianapolis managed to disrupt Carolina's rhythm with key plays, including a sack from Laiatu Latu and a notable interception from Tacario Davis of the Panthers. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Richardson threw a touchdown pass that extended the Colts' lead to two scores, putting significant pressure on the Panthers to respond. Ultimately, the Colts' ability to make crucial stops and capitalize on scoring opportunities secured their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 17/21 | 81% | 307 | 4 | 1 | 138.4 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 23/32 | 72% | 357 | 3 | 0 | 139.7 |
| Haynes KingQB | 1/1 | 100% | 36 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 11 | 131 | 11.9 | 14 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Darius SlaytonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 8 | 5 | 0.6 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 3 | 142 | 47.3 | 95 | 1 | 94 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 5 | 110 | 22.0 | 10 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Darius SlaytonWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Luke WysongWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 7 | 154 | 22.0 | 49 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 82 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jermaine HannahTE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 22 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Tacario DavisCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie BlackCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan ConnorCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric OliverSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan ColbertSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson IIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edefuan UlofoshioMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |