Buffalo
Bills
2-3
24
FINAL
38
Carolina
Panthers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Carolina Panthers took down the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 38-24, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. The stakes were high as both teams looked to gain momentum in the 2027 season, but it was the Panthers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Josh Allen had a standout performance for the Bills, throwing for 208 yards and three touchdowns, proving his ability to lead the charge. However, it was Jonathon Brooks who carried the ground game for the Panthers with 74 rushing yards, while the Bills' Khalil Shakir led all receivers with 78 yards, but fell short in the end as the Panthers maintained control of the game.
Defensively, the Bills struggled to contain the Panthers' offense, despite Greg Rousseau's impressive three sacks. The turning point came in the second half when Carolina's defense stepped up, forcing key turnovers that allowed them to capitalize and extend their lead. With the Bills unable to respond effectively, the Panthers held off their opponents to claim a crucial victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 208 | 3 | 0 | 122.9 |
| Haynes King | QB | 22 | 8 | 36% | 207 | 1 | 0 | 86.7 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 12 | 74 | 6.2 | 14 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 24 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 19 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 44 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 34 | 0 | 58 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoach | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Prime | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashtyn Davis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Money | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 57 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 |

