Buckner took full advantage of a great matchup against a Panthers’ interior offensive line that struggles a lot in pass protection, and against a rookie quarterback that is under 6 foot tall. This season has been great for Buckner, who struggled with minor injuries last season and is now back to health and to destroying opposing offenses from the inside.
Colts hold Adam Thielen to five receptions, 29 yards.
The Colts’ struggles covering opposing #1 receivers are well documented, and without starting cornerback Juju Brents again this was a finger-licking matchup for Adam Thielen, who has been quietly having one of his best seasons in the NFL despite playing in a disfunctional offense.