PHOTO GALLERY: Colts defeat Panthers 38-6
The Colts won their final home game of the season in dominant fashion, using special teams and takeaways to build a big lead.
Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad sacks Panthers quarterback Will Grier on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts tackle Anthony Castonzo blocks Panthers defensive end Mario Addison on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts linebacker Anthony Walker and the defense celebrate Walker's first career interception Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts mascot Blue hands out presents Sunday during the game against the Panthers.
Colts kicker Chase McLaughlin watches as the ball sails through the uprights Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey holds on to the ball as the Colts defense tries to strip it Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts linebacker Darius Leonard drops back in coverage against the Panthers on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts linebacker Darius Leonard impedes the route of Panthers tight end Ian Thomas on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts linebacker Darius Leonard and defensive end Justin Houston celebrate Houston’s sack Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts head coach Frank Reich calls in the plays Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart "shushes" the Panthers after a sack Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
A pass from Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett sails just out of reach of tight end Jack Doyle as Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly looks on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett awaits the snap Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett looks for help up after a big run Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton talk while Hilton's catch is reviewed by officials Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The call stood for a first down.
Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett takes off down the field Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts running back Jonathan Williams throws the final block that allows punt returner Nyheim Hines to break free for a touchdown Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Colts running back Jordan Wilkins appeals to the officials to rule his run a touchdown Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Wilkins was marked down at the 2-yard line.
Colts running back Marlon Mack struggles forward for more yardage Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Mack crossed the 1,000-yard mark Sunday.
Colts running back Marlon Mack follows his blockers Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts running back Marlon Mack jumps over tackle Joe Haeg after scoring a touchdown Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
The Colts offense congratulates running back Marlon Mack on his touchdown Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts punt returner Nyheim Hines slips by Panthers punter Michael Palardy on his way to the end zone for the first of his two punts returned for touchdowns Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts punt returner Nyheim Hines celebrates his touchdown with a Lucas Leap on Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts punt returner Nyheim Hines makes a break for the open field Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Hines took it back for the first of two punt return touchdowns.
Colts running back Nyheim Hines returns a punt Sunday against the Panthers in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. Hines returned two punts for touchdowns and amassed 195 return yards.
Colts punt return Nyheim Hines slips out of the grasp of the Panthers' Brandon Zylstra on his way to his second touchdown return at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts cornerback Pierre Desir celebrates his second interception Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts center Ryan Kelly looks over the defense Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colts center Ryan Kelly prepares to snap the ball Sunday against the Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Panthers defensive tackle Vernon Butler is escorted off the field Sunday after being ejected for punching Colts tight end Jack Doyle.
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