Carolina Panthers: Week 16 keys to victory at Indianapolis Colts

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 16: Will Grier #3 of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the Buffalo Bills in the second half during the preseason game at Bank of America Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 22: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts runs onto the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcon at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Key No. 2 – Limit WR T.Y. Hilton

The most dangerous player on the Colts offense is receiver T.Y. Hilton. He is always one play away from breaking off a game-changing score and the Panthers will more than likely have cornerback Donte Jackson line up opposite him in this game. Jackson certainly has the skill set to match up with Hilton despite a few poor outings lately.

Carolina would be wise to double team Hilton on obvious passing downs which means safeties Eric Reid and Tre Boston must do their job as the last line of defense.

If the Panthers can limit Hilton’s impact on the game, then they should put themselves in a good position to outscore the Colts as Indianapolis simply doesn’t have many other big playmakers.

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