Bills overpower Panthers 29-14 in preseason opener at Highmark Stadium
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Carolina Panthers 29-14 in their preseason opener on August 15, 2026, at Highmark Stadium. The Bills showcased a strong performance with quarterback Josh Allen completing five of five passes for 100 yards and a touchdown on deep drops called by offensive coordinator Joe Brady. On defense, the Bills recorded four sacks and limited the Panthers to a mere 4.9 yards per pass attempt. Defensive tackle Deone Walker was particularly impressive, making two pressures, one sack, and three tackles on ten snaps. This game marked a promising start for Allen and the new defensive schemes under Brady and Jim Leonhard.
- •Bills score 29 points against the Panthers in preseason opener.
- •Josh Allen goes 5-of-5 for 100 yards and a touchdown.
- •Deone Walker shines with two pressures and one sack.
- •Buffalo defense records four sacks on Carolina quarterbacks.
- •New coaching staff showcases aggressive strategies.
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — What we learned from the Buffalo Bills' 29-14 win over the Panthers
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — 5 takeaways from Bills preseason win over Panthers
- 8:15 PMBuffalo Rumblings — 5 takeaways from Bills win over Panthers in first preseason game - Buffalo Rumblings
"What we learned from the Buffalo Bills' 29-14 preseason Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers.
"What I took from the Bills win over the Panthers in preseason week No. 1
"What I took from the Bills win over the Panthers in preseason week No. 1
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:39 PMWhat we learned from the Buffalo Bills' 29-14 win over the Panthers
What we learned from the Buffalo Bills' 29-14 preseason Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:15 PM5 takeaways from Bills preseason win over Panthers
What I took from the Bills win over the Panthers in preseason week No. 1
- Buffalo RumblingsAug 16, 2026, 8:15 PM5 takeaways from Bills win over Panthers in first preseason game - Buffalo Rumblings
What I took from the Bills win over the Panthers in preseason week No. 1
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