Overview
- Josh Allen set an NFL record with his 46th game featuring both a passing and rushing touchdown, surpassing Cam Newton, and he tied Newton with 77 career rushing TDs including playoffs.
- James Cook powered the offense with 216 rushing yards on 19 carries and scores from 64 and 21 yards, sitting the fourth quarter after a career day.
- Buffalo’s pass rush dominated Andy Dalton with seven sacks and multiple short-field turnovers, highlighted by A.J. Epenesa’s interception to the 1-yard line and a Greg Rousseau strip.
- Key injuries mounted as Bills DT Ed Oliver exited with a biceps injury, while Carolina lost three starting offensive linemen and later saw LB Trevin Wallace (concussion) and DT Derrick Brown (knee) leave.
- A postgame on-field altercation involving Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins and Panthers players was reported and may prompt league review.