Eason efficient, Ehlinger shines late as Colts beat Panthers

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold laughs during an interview on the sideline during the second half of an NFL exhibition football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier (7) scrambles against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL exhibition football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Kendall Donnerson (76) chases Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) during the second half of an NFL exhibition football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (1) makes a catch in front of Carolina Panthers corner back Troy Pride Jr. (25) during the first half of an NFL exhibition football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indianapolis Colts kicker Eddy Pineiro (5) celebrates his winning field goal with holder Rigoberto Sanchez during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) celebrates after a two-point conversion against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (97) tries to strip the ball from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) during an NFL exhibition football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)