Bills' punter competition sees no action in preseason opener

The Buffalo Bills faced the Carolina Panthers in their preseason opener on August 20, 2026, ending with a 29-14 victory. Despite being a critical evaluation for punters Tommy Doman and Mitch Wishnowsky, neither player participated as the team did not punt during the game. Coach Joe Brady acknowledged the unusual situation, noting that the Bills had several drives end in touchdowns and field-goal attempts. Doman handled holding duties, playing seven special teams snaps, while Wishnowsky, a returning veteran, had a solid performance last season. The competition will continue as the Bills assess their punting needs moving forward.

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