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Bills begin preseason with victory over Panthers, injuries concern

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:48 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Bills begin preseason with victory over Panthers, injuries concern

Summary

The Buffalo Bills kicked off their 2026 preseason with a 29-14 win against the Carolina Panthers. Quarterback Josh Allen and the starting defense performed strongly throughout the game. However, the Bills are facing injury issues with several starters sidelined, raising questions about their readiness for the regular season. They will have joint practices with the Cleveland Browns this week ahead of their next preseason game on Saturday.

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Status Watch

•Josh Allen starred in the preseason opener against the Panthers.
•The Bills added Super Bowl champion Greg Gaines to the defensive line.
•Injuries are impacting several key players ahead of Week 1.
•Joint practices with the Browns are upcoming this week.
•The Bills' next preseason game is scheduled for Saturday.

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2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Bills Roundtable Podcast Episode 44: Let The Preseason Games, Begin!

What they're saying

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Josh Allen sizzles in the opener, a new veteran joins the defensive line, and the hosts debate the risks of joint practices as injuries mount in Orchard Park.
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