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Carolina Panthers: Week 16 keys to victory at Indianapolis Colts

By Josh Altorfer

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)
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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Carolina Panthers v Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 10: Curtis Samuel #10 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates his touchdown in the first half of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

Key No. 3 – Panthers Need An Early Lead

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Carolina is not built to come from behind. During their current six-game losing streak, they have fallen behind early multiple times and lacked the offensive firepower to catch up and win any of those games.

They are at their best when they can take an early first-half lead and let the running game and defense hold on for victory. If all goes well, Carolina should be able to get out in front against an Indianapolis team that has been dealing with their own struggles.

If the Panthers can build a nice lead in the first half, then expect them to be able to pull off the road victory in this matchup.

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Given Carolina is much better built to play with a lead than from behind, the Panthers should be able to ice this game with McCaffrey on the ground in the second half.

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