‘Bills quarterback, Josh Allen, had a very efficient day on Sunday’s matinee beatdown over the Panthers, completing 12 passes on 19 attempts for 163 yards and 1 touchdown. The run game and explosive plays on defense really told the story in this game and complimented Allen’s efficiency overall.’
BillsBeat - October 27, 2025
Opinion: Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Panthers
‘Once again the Bills were flagged for far too many penalties, totaling 7 for 60 yards.’
Opinion: Simon: James Cook Was Definitely Cooking
‘Cook, who has taken his game to a higher level this season, was unstoppable. The offensive line opened up holes, the wide receivers and tight ends helped out with their blocking on toss plays but Cook was the difference maker. He either exploded through the holes or used cutback moves to get to those openings. Other times he used his speed to beat Carolina defenders to the edge.’
James Cook 'feasts' for over 200 yards rushing as Buffalo Bills win 40-9 over Carolina Panthers
‘I mean, what more is there to say? James Cook came into Sunday as the Bills ‘ second-best player on offense and definitely left it as the top performer of the day. At halftime, he had 158 yards rushing, on 12 carries and a massive 64-yard touchdown, the second-longest run of his career.’
Defense answers the call with takeaways, big plays in Buffalo Bills lopsided win on Sunday
‘Allowing just nine points, while tallying seven sacks and three turnovers, it was evident on Sunday that they played with a chip on their shoulder.’
John Murphy: Keep letting Cook cook
‘Who concluded first regarding Cook isn’t important now. What is important is that the Bills suddenly have a ground game to go along with Allen’s talented right arm. They have to continue to use it.’
Today in Bills stadium history: Oct. 27
‘1974 — Bills 16, Bears 6 — O.J. Simpson amassed 90 yards from scrimmage, Tony Greene had an interception that set up fullback Larry Watkins for a 1-yard touchdown, Mike Kadish had two of Buffalo’s four sacks, and John Leypoldt made three of his five field goal attempts in a defensive struggle that gave the Bills a 6-1 record at midseason. Buffalo QB Joe Ferguson was 8 of 17 passing for 103 yards. Carl Garrett had 128 total yards for the Bears (3-4).’
Cook helps the Bills find a winning recipe, crush Panthers
‘For at least one day, they seemed to have the answers. James Cook provided explosive plays, running for 216 yards and two touchdowns, as the Bills rolled past the Carolina Panthers 40-9 on Sunday afternoon in Charlotte.’
Carucci Take 2: Big win doesn’t necessarily mean Bills are back
‘Still, as comfortable a margin as the victory was, it did not necessarily make a resounding statement that the “Bills are back!” The game probably said more about the ineptitude of the Panthers and journeyman quarterback Andy Dalton, who became a starter after an ankle injury Bryce Young suffered last week, than it did about the Bills. Dalton set up two touchdowns and a field goal with an interception and a pair of fumbles (he had a third fumble that he recovered). Dalton also was sacked seven times while throwing for 175 yards.’
James Cook’s career day carries Buffalo to dominant victory
‘“James is playing outstanding right now,” quarterback Josh Allen added about his running back. “Our offensive line is giving him a lot of holes, but he’s making some unbelievable cuts and outrunning people. He’s doing what James Cook does.”’
Thad Brown: Bills look great in Carolina, but what did they prove?
‘Buffalo finished with seven different defensive linemen registering at least half a sack. The D-line played well, but not that well. A chunk of those sacks came thanks to excellent coverage courtesy a secondary featuring two rookies getting their first ever defensive play time. Max Hairston and Jordan Hancock seemed fine enough in their debut. Not spectacular, but no big mistakes either. Bills fans will sign up for an afternoon without repeated facepalms. It’ll require an all-22 film review to get a better handle on their performance, but the seven sacks and nine points allowed speak volumes.’
Bills wallop Panthers as Cook goes over 200 yards
‘James Cook led the way offensively for Buffalo, rushing for 216 yards and two touchdowns, while Khalil Shakir added a 54-yard receiving touchdown for good measure. Defensively, Buffalo was as strong as they have been all season long, sacking Andy Dalton seven times and forcing three turnovers.’
“Starting fast;” James Cook speaks about career day vs Panthers
‘“That’s what we harped on all week, just starting fast, and setting our identity as a football team and I feel like we did that early and often,” said Cook.’
Bills 40, Panthers 9 | Final score, game recap + highlights
‘Running back James Cook III came out on the field ready to have an explosive afternoon for the Buffalo Bills.’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Panthers
‘Buffalo’s 40 points scored is the most coming out of the bye in the McDermott era and their 9 points allowed is the fewest in that span.’