Josh Allen throws TD pass as Bills defeat Panthers 29-14 in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:29 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Josh Allen connected on a 9-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman in the Buffalo Bills' 29-14 preseason-opening win against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. This game marked the Bills' first competitive outing at their new $2.1 billion stadium. Allen completed 6 of 8 passes for 111 yards, leading scoring drives in both of his series. The Panthers struggled offensively, with Bryce Young managing only 18 passing yards before Kenny Pickett threw a touchdown to Ja'Seem Reed. DJ Moore appeared to face an injury scare but returned to the sideline after examination. Buffalo's other touchdowns came from Ian Wheeler and Frank Gore Jr. in the fourth quarter. The Bills will practice in their new stadium before hosting Pittsburgh for their next preseason game.
- •Allen throws a touchdown to Coleman in preseason debut.
- •Bills play their first game in new $2.1 billion stadium.
- •Panthers' Bryce Young struggles with only 18 passing yards.
- •DJ Moore leaves game briefly but is evaluated and sidelines.
- •Buffalo's next preseason game is against Pittsburgh on August 27.
- 8:29 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen gets comfortable in Bills' new stadium with TD pass in 29-14 preseason win over Panthers
"Allen displayed his familiar strong arm and elusive scrambling abilities on a 9-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman in the Bills' 29-14 preseason-opening win over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. The outing was the Bills' first competitive game in their new $2.1 billion stadium built across the street from the team’s former home. It didn’t take long for Allen to get comfortable in overseeing scoring drives on each of his two series.
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