Colts head coach Chuck Pagano has seen his once-mighty Colts struggle in 2015. (Getty)
The Panthers have earned the right to be featured in prime time after going 6-0. The Colts, not so much.
All eyes will be on these two teams trending in opposite directions for Week 8’s Monday Night Football game in Charlotte. Cam Newton and the Panthers are clicking, while Luck and the Colts are stalling. Indy is 2-5 dating back to their final game of last season, a 45-7 controversial drubbing at the hands of Tom Brady and the Patriots now commonly referred to as the Deflategate game.
Here’s what you need to know before kickoff:
The Basics
Cam Newton and the Panthers are sitting comfortably atop the NFC South. (Getty)
Who
Indianapolis Colts vs. Carolina Panthers
Where
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Date
Monday, Nov. 2
Time
8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Channel
Kickoff for the game is slated for 8:20 Eastern Time on ESPN.
Line
Panthers -7.5
