Panthers struggle in preseason loss to Bills as PFF grades highlight players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Carolina Panthers fell 29-14 to the Buffalo Bills in their second preseason game on August 16, 2026, at Highmark Stadium. Following a strong performance in their Hall of Fame Game victory, the Panthers displayed a lackluster effort against the Bills. Quarterback Kyle Trask recorded the highest Pro Football Focus grade among offensive players at 84.8, while linebacker Jaelan Phillips led the defense with a grade of 88.9. The game featured contrasting performances as multiple players received low marks, indicating challenges in key positions.
- •Panthers lost 29-14 to Bills in preseason outing.
- •Kyle Trask completed six of nine passes for 53 yards.
- •Jaelan Phillips recorded two pressures, including a sack.
- •PFF grades revealed both high and low performances across the roster.
- •Next preseason game will provide further opportunities for player assessments.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Best and worst PFF grades from the Panthers' preseason loss to Bills
"Saturday's PFF grades tell two different stories for the two competitors in one of the Panthers' top position battles.
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