Carolina Panthers @ Buffalo Bills
5-9, 3-4 Away
14
5-9, 3-4 Away
8-6, 4-3 Home
31
8-6, 4-3 Home
Game Leaders
156
C. NewtonQB
18/38, 1 TD, 1 INT
156
210
J. AllenQB
19/34, 3 TD, 1 INT
210
71
C. NewtonQB
15 CAR, 1 TD
71
86
D. SingletaryRB
22 CAR, 1 TD
86
48
A. AbdullahRB
4 REC, 1 TD
48
85
G. DavisWR
5 REC, 2 TD
85
2.5
Y. Gross-MatosDE
2.5
2
E. ObadaDE
2
7
J. CarterLB
2 SOLO
7
7
D. JacksonCB
5 SOLO
7
Team Stats
275
Total Yards
312
1
Turnovers
1
19
1st Downs
21
5-55
Penalties
8-67
7/17
3rd Down
6/14
1/5
4th Down
1/1
1/2
Red Zone
4/5
31:25
Possession
28:35
Game Information
Orchard Park, NY
Referee:Clete Blakeman
Back Judge:Perry Paganelli
Umpire:Tab Slaughter
Field Judge:Scott Edwards
Line Judge:Julian Mapp
Side Judge:Clay Reynard
Down Judge:Patrick Holt
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 21 |
| Passing 1st downs | 8 | 12 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 9 | 6 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 2 | 3 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-17 | 6-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Plays | 71 | 65 |
| Total Yards | 275 | 312 |
| Total Drives | 11 | 12 |
| Yards per Play | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Passing | 124 | 193 |
| Comp/Att | 18/38 | 19/34 |
| Yards per pass | 3.0 | 5.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 4-32 | 4-17 |
| Rushing | 151 | 119 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 27 |
| Yards per rush | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-2 | 4-5 |
| Penalties | 5-55 | 8-67 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:25 | 28:35 |
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 7 | 0 | .533 | 287 | 337 |
| Tampa Bay | 7 | 8 | 0 | .467 | 347 | 377 |
| Atlanta | 6 | 9 | 0 | .400 | 307 | 360 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 10 | 0 | .333 | 255 | 338 |
American Football Conference
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 12 | 3 | 0 | .800 | 410 | 300 |
| Buffalo | 11 | 4 | 0 | .733 | 434 | 344 |
| Miami | 6 | 9 | 0 | .400 | 317 | 369 |
| New York | 3 | 12 | 0 | .200 | 282 | 426 |
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