‘Then-Panthers coach Ron Rivera offered a lifeline to McDermott, who was fired by Eagles coach Andy Reid as a scapegoat after two seasons. McDermott helped Carolina reach the Super Bowl in 2015, which helped earn him the Bills job two years later. “Great organization that was very kind to me and helpful to my career,” McDermott said. “… I learned so much from being there. It was a great time for our family. … Learned a lot from being there but I’m super happy being here and being a part of this community as well.”’
BillsBeat - October 25, 2025
Kelly’s Words Carry Plenty Of Punch
‘Kelly has plenty of stories to tell. Some are easier to recount than others.’
Saturday's Carolina Coverage
Will QB Bryce Young play against the Bills? Panthers coach gives an update (Charlotte Observer)
Carolina Panthers keep the door open for QB Bryce Young (Birmingham News)
Andy Dalton will start for Carolina against Buffalo with Bryce Young listed as doubtful (AP)
Carolina Panthers to start Andy Dalton as QB on Sunday (ESPN)
Panthers to start Andy Dalton at QB with Bryce Young’s status doubtful vs. Bills due to injury, per report (CBS Sports)
Panthers to start Andy Dalton at QB against Bills (WJZY-TV)
Bryce Young doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Bills (WCNC-TV)
Two of the league’s top rushing attacks will go head-to-head Sunday (Panthers.com)
Three takeaways from Friday, including Bryce Young making “progress” and other updates (Panthers.com)
Week 8 Friday Injury Report: Bryce Young doubtful for Bills game (Panthers.com)
Bills rule out three starters, including safety Taylor Rapp, who was placed on IR with a knee issue
‘Stating linebackers Terrel Bernard (ankle) and Matt Milano (pectoral), and tight end Dalton Kincaid (oblique) are listed questionable.’
Bills safety Taylor Rapp heads to IR with knee injury
‘”Medically, they feel like it’s just not, [Rapp’s] not in a spot where he can actually play at a level where we can function to do the job,” McDermott said. “But give TRapp credit, man, he’s gutted it out for the better part of six-plus weeks; having hurt it in training camp when he did was really probably 14 or so days into training camp. So, he’s just a warrior that way and got to a point where just couldn’t do it anymore. So, that’s where we’re at.”‘
Bills trying to avoid historical NFL losing streak that has only happened to one team over the past 20 years
‘Although the Bills started the season 4-0, they’re now on a two-game losing streak and if they lose to the Panthers, they’ll become just the seventh team since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 to lose three straight games after a 4-0 start. It’s a situation that’s so rare that it’s only happened exactly one time over the past 20 years and that came in 2012 when the Arizona Cardinals lost nine in a row after a 4-0 start.’
Bills' biggest weaknesses just went from bad to worse after latest injury updates
‘Rapp is dealing with a knee injury, while Jones and Palmer are dealing with calf and knee/ankle issues, respectively.’
Bills place defensive starter on IR ahead of Week 8
‘This will likely lead to Jordan Poyer remaining on the active roster. Poyer played against the Falcons, registering one tackle. The Bills will face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Week 8 in hopes of ending their two-game losing streak.’
Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers connections grow with Shaq Thompson in the mix
‘Sunday will be Thompson’s first game against his former team, where he spent the first 10 seasons of his career before joining Buffalo in 2025. He approaches the game with mixed emotions, given how abruptly it seemed his time in Charlotte came to an end.’
‘Unbillievable!’ film and plaque dedication celebrate Bills legacy Friday
‘“They took a stand, the Black players and then the white players said, you know what, you’re right, we’re not doing this. We’re boycotting the game. It changed the course of the South and especially New Orleans. And it has to be remembered,” Rubin said. “So their play on the field, and their play off the field this is 60 years overdue. This celebration, this commemoration, I am grateful that it’s on the day of the digital release of Unbillievable! The Movie, which is really a love letter to Bills fandom.”’
Global Concepts Charter School hosts Bills rally
‘“I don’t know if I’ve ever seen the energy that they had here first thing in the morning, it was incredible. The kids were screaming, the teachers were really into it, the faculty and staff, everyone had a great time,” said Michelle Roberts, vice president of community impact with the Bills.’
Today in Bills stadium history: Oct. 25
‘1981 — Bills 9, Broncos 7 — A crowd of 77,757 at Rich Stadium saw Buffalo’s Bermuda Triangle defense drive a victory that benefitted the Bills (5-3 on way to 10-6 finish) in beating out the Broncos (5-3) for a playoff spot in ’81. Nick Mike-Mayer kicked three field goals including a 36-yarder with one second remaining that was Buffalo’s first snap in the red zone of the entire game. The Bills defense forced 12 punts in allowing only 10 first downs and 161 yards, 74 coming on two plays in the second quarter that put the Broncos ahead 7-0. Ken Johnson had three of the Bills’ seven sacks, Joe Cribbs rushed for 123 yards, Frank Lewis had 90 yards receiving, and Joe Ferguson was 21 of 42 passing for 204 yards with in an interception. Denver’s Larry Canada took an encroachment penalty on a punt that led to Mike-Mayer sneaking a season-long 46-yard field goal over the crossbar in the third quarter. After the winning kick, NBC announcer Don Criqui proclaimed this “probably the best game in the NFL so far this season.”’
Sean McDermott rules out Bills DT DaQuan Jones, WR Joshua Palmer and S Taylor Rapp for Week 8 game at Panthers
‘McDermott added that at this point it doesn’t seem like Jones or Palmer will need to be placed on IR.’
Bills place S Taylor Rapp on Injured Reserve
‘Rapp’s knee injury stems from something he’s been dealing with since early in training camp.’
BillsBeat - October 24, 2025
Why aren't the Bills forcing more turnovers? 'We've gotta stop the run'
‘“The style of offenses that we’ve faced has changed a little bit, as well,” McDermott said. “People aren’t exposing the ball as much, so give credit, to some extent, to some of the offenses we’ve played. But then there’s also pieces that we can pull off .”’