The Bills, behind 38 rushing yards from running back James Cook, chugged downfield on the first touch—reaching the Panthers' 23-yard line. But linebacker Trevin Wallace sacked quarterback Josh Allen on a third-and-10 to keep Buffalo to a 45-yard field goal. Bills lead 3-0 with 7:14 left in the first quarter.

The Panthers improved to 4-3 on the season after beating the Jets 13-6, achieving their first over .500 record in nearly four years.

Having a bye week makes it seem like an even longer time, but the Buffalo Bills are back in the win column in Week 8. The Bills (5-2) took and and beat the Carolina Panthers in a rout on Sunday. It was a 40-9 final.

Here are the top highlights from Sunday's 27-24 win over the Miami Dolphins . . . Carolina responds with a huge drive of their own. An eight-play, 83-yard drive ends with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Young to rookie tight end Mitchell Evans. Panthers take the lead, 27-24, with 1:59 left.

James Cook rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns and the Bills defense had seven sacks in a 40-3 win over the Panthers.

Highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Carolina Panthers during the 2025 NFL season.

Panthers rookie outside linebacker Nick Scourton picked up his first full career sack, bringing down Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor on a third-and-2. Carolina, now with four sacks on the afternoon, takes over from their own 8-yard line with 7:06 left in the third quarter.

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's status is uncertain due to an ankle injury. Most of the country will be in the coverage area for this matchup of AFC division leaders. Backup quarterback Andy Dalton struggled significantly in a recent blowout loss to the Bills. Running back Rico Dowdle has been a standout player for the Panthers in October.

The Miami Dolphins have blown a 17-point lead in a road loss to the Carolina Panthers. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers in the loss. The Dolphins were outrushed 239-19 by the Panthers. The Panthers have ...

Panthers vs. Cowboys will broadcast on FOX (in the blue areas of the map) in Week 6 of the 2025 season. Adam Amin (play-by-play commentator), Greg Olsen (color analyst) and Pam Oliver (sideline reporter) are on the call.

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