‘It’s tough to say the Bills are in crisis mode with their passing game on a day when they won by 31 points and are now 5-2 on the season. But ESPN analyst Ryan Clark was correct when he tweeted during the game that Brandon Beane needs to get Allen some help because no one gets open for him. Whether that can happen is anybody’s guess, but this WR corps is so underwhelming, even on a 40-point offensive day.’
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Did Buffalo Bills HC Sean McDermott call the defense in blowout win over Panthers?
‘Although McDermott stated that he’s been calling the defense along with Babich, Sunday seemed to be the first game this season where McDermott was heavily involved in the playcalling from the start of the game to its conclusion.’
Bills’ James Cook’s historic day is one no NFL running back has matched in 2025
‘Cook set a new career high with 216 rushing yards. He added two rushing scores against a Panthers defense that entered the game with a -23.5% rush defense DVOA, which ranked third in the NFL behind only the Cleveland Browns and Seattle Seahawks.’
Bills defender was Googling stadium pictures while suspended; then dominated in debut
‘On Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, Hoecht showcased exactly why the Bills made him a priority despite the failed drug test. He lined up all over the defensive line, rushing on the edge with speed and bull rushing through guards on the interior on passing downs. He finished with 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a tackle for a loss while leading the Bills with five quarterback pressures.’
Bills DL had its most dominant performance of season, but there’s one major injury concern
‘Ed Oliver injury: Oliver left Sunday’s game in the first half with a bicep injury. Considering his importance to the defense and how quickly he was ruled out, the injury is something to be very worried about going forward.’
Watch the moment Bills and Panthers players nearly came to blows after Buffalo’s crushing victory
‘After the duo gets separated, Dawkins can be seen throwing his hat at Robinson. Both players attempted to get away from their peers, but Panthers star Derrick Brown was able to corral Robinson while Dawkins was pulled away by Bills personnel.’
Sabato: James Cook, Bills show they can still play bully-ball, but passing game needs a boost
‘Often, Allen dropped back to pass and none of his receivers were open, some through talent and some through scheme. But Allen still had early issues deciphering where pressure was coming from and other times he simply had happy feet, unnecessarily leaving the pocket.’
Monday's Carolina Coverage
Takeaways from Panthers’ embarrassing loss to Bills: Dalton squanders opportunity (Charlotte Observer)
What Dave Canales said after Panthers’ turnover-mired loss to Buffalo Bills (Charlotte Observer)
QB Andy Dalton on Panthers’ blowout loss to Bills: ‘I didn’t give us a chance’ (Charlotte Observer)
It’s time for Carolina Panthers to make change in their Hubbard-Dowdle strategy (Charlotte Observer)
Photo gallery (Charlotte Observer)
Panthers don’t measure up in crushing loss to Bills (ESPN)
Panthers player starts postgame scuffle after blowout loss to Bills (WBTV-TV)
Panthers, Dalton struggle against Bills, resulting in first at home loss of the season (WJZY-TV)
Panthers blasted by Bills at home 40-9 to end 3-game winning streak (WCNC-TV)
Panthers coach Canales vows return to fundamentals after Bills’ 40-9 rout (WCNC-TV)
Panthers guard Brady Christensen suffers season-ending Achilles injury in loss to Bills (WCNC-TV)
Rapid Reactions: Panthers fall at home to Bills (Panthers.com)
More line injuries complicate things for a group that has seen plenty already (Panthers.com)
Panthers’ defense looking to their own blueprint to bounce back from loss (Panthers.com)
Andy Dalton frustrated with his own play, but knows it’s one game (Panthers.com)
Inside The Numbers: Panthers vs. Bills in Week 8 (Panthers.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Panthers.com)
Photo gallery 2 (Panthers.com)
Photo gallery 3 (Panthers.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 3 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 4 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 5 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)
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Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Photo gallery (Syracuse Post Standard)
James Cook runs for 216 yards and 2 TDs, Allen accounts for 3 TDs as Bills rout Panthers 40-9
‘“I think it’s the way that our guys handle (the bye),” Allen said. “Just making sure that we’re practicing the right way. Coming off two losses it’s been lingering with us, so we wanted to come out and put our best foot forward — and we did that.”’
Bills establish ‘identity’ behind James Cook and dominant running game in 40-9 rout of Panthers
‘Offensive coordinator Joe Brady seemed to make a concerted effort to get Cook on the edges and used counter plays to allow the fourth-year running back to use his ability to cut back and make plays.’
Bills DT Ed Oliver leaves game with biceps injury
‘As he fell to the ground on a block, Oliver flexed his left arm and then held it for a bit. He walked off the field with athletic trainers during the two-minute warning break, briefly went into medical tent and then walked to the locker room with an athletic trainer. He was quickly ruled out with the injury.’
Bills' Josh Allen passes Cam Newton to set NFL record for most games with passing, rushing touchdown
‘The history-making touchdown came in thrilling fashion, too. Allen hit Khalil Shakir for an explosive 54-yard scoring pass with 12:18 left in the third quarter, which at the time extended the Bills’ lead to 23 points. He notched his first rushing score earlier in the game when he punched the ball in from a yard out late in the second quarter.’
Dion Dawkins, A'Shawn Robinson get in postgame scuffle after Bills' 40-9 blowout of Panthers
‘According to ESPN’s Kimberley Martin, Dawkins claimed that he had looked up at the scoreboard at the final score before saying “40-9,” which apparently offended Robinson. An argument ensued before Robinson attempted to go after Dawkins, and the two had to be separated by teammates.’
Ugly Fight Breaks Out Between Bills, Panthers During Postgame Handshakes
‘ESPN’s Kimberly A. Martin was in the middle of the action and was able to get it all on video. In it you can see Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins having some heated words with Panthers defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson. Dawkins appeared to throw something at Robinson while being held back, which led to Robinson trying to get at Dawkins.’
Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver already hurt again, leaves game vs. Panthers
‘Oliver broke through for a sack on Andy Dalton, but later on injured his arm, and has been ruled out for the game with that injury.’