The Buffalo Bills improved to 5-2 with a convincing 40-9 win in Week 8 over the Carolina Panthers. Buffalo's defense had an excellent outing, sacking Andy Dalton seven times.
The Bills fear that standout defensive tackle Ed Oliver tore his biceps in Sunday's 40-9 victory over the Panthers and will be sidelined indefinitely, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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The Buffalo Bills dominated the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, winning 40-9 in Charlotte. However, they didn't escape unscathed. Starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver suffered a bicep injury late in the second half, causing him to miss the rest of the game.
The Buffalo Bills ended their two-game losing streak this weekend and did it with authority. After spending their bye week trying to figure out what went wrong in their previous two outings, the Bills came out determined to prove they’re still a force.
Maxwell Hairston’s NFL debut went about as well as expected. During the Buffalo Bills’ 40-9 Week 8 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon, the Bills' rookie cornerback was on the field for 27 of the team’s 61 defensive snaps (44%), which was a bit more than many expected him to play in his first professional game.
The Buffalo Bills dominated the Carolina Panthers in Week 8, thanks to a vicious rushing attack that carried the offense to 40 points. James Cook could not be stopped, while Josh Allen was efficient at the goal line.
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Welcome back, Joe Brady. The Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator was able to lift his team to a 40-9 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 8. It was a return to Carolina for Brady, as he was the Panthers' OC in 2020 and 2021.
James Cook and the Buffalo Bills got back on track in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season, snapping a two-game skid with a 40-9 win over Andy Dalton and the Carolina Panthers.
Coming off a bye week, the Buffalo Bills are undefeated under head coach Sean McDermott, and that streak continued this week against the Carolina Panthers.
Buffalo Bills' starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver can't catch a break. Following a marvelous Week 1 effort in a win over the Baltimore Ravens, Oliver was stepped on during practice.
The Buffalo Bills returned from their bye week with a vengeance, dismantling the Carolina Panthers 40-9 on Sunday to snap a two-game losing skid. Josh Allen orchestrated a balanced offensive attack, while the defense smothered Carolina’s struggling unit.
In the moments following the Buffalo Bills’ Week 8 win over the Carolina Panthers, Dion Dawkins was involved in a scary situation that almost came to blows.
The Buffalo Bills needed a big-time bounce-back on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers after consecutive losses, especially on defense, and boy, did they ever get one.
The injuries have piled up for the Buffalo Bills this season. Following a Week 8 win over the Carolina Panthers, the Bills may have received some tough news on another starter who sustained an apparent injury.
The Buffalo Bills made a statement in the 40-9 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Quarterback Josh Allen started a bit slow, but wound up heating up in the second half.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Bills ruled out veteran DT Ed Oliver due to what could be a serious biceps injury. He had already missed multiple games this season due to an ankle injury, and now could be facing a stint on injured reserve depending on the injury’s severity.
The Buffalo Bills are coming out of their bye week healthier, with rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston active and tight end Dalton Kincaid back in action for Sunday's game against the host Carolina Panthers.
The Buffalo Bills made a bold statement in March, securing star pass-rusher Gregory Rousseau with a four-year, $80 million contract extension. The deal was designed to reward his potential and anchor the defense for years to come, building on two eight-sack seasons over the prior three years.
The Buffalo Bills announced Saturday that they’ve officially activated rookie CB Maxwell Hairston from Injured Reserve. The Bills also elevated S Jordan Poyer and DT Jordan Phillips to their active roster. Hairston, 22, was a three-star recruit and the 79th-ranked cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class out of West Bloomfield, Michigan.
When placed under the heat of a spotlight, some NFL teams sparkle and others melt. The Buffalo Bills’ last two games indicate that their offense consistently melts under pressure.
The Bills will have a number of reinforcements available on defense as early as this week. The unit will be without another notable figure for the time being, however.