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The Bills would score one more touchdown, on a one-yard Josh Allen run, elongating their lead. But Allen’s play was the thing that held Buffalo back in the first half. As a passer, he completed six-of-13 passes for 66 scoreless yards. Part of the issue is what Jon Scott of WGRZ is calling Allen trying to play hero ball.
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James Cook runs for 216 yards and 2 TDs, Allen accounts for 3 TDs as Bills rout Panthers 40-9
James Cook ran for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns, Josh Allen accounted for three touchdowns and the Buffalo Bills returned from their bye with a resounding 40-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
A member of the Bills from 1969 through 1977, Simpson is second in franchise history with 10,183 yards. He was surpassed by Thurman Thomas, who recorded 11,938 yards in his historic career. Thomas is also one of the backs to cross 200 in a game, racking up 214 in 1990 against the New York Jets.
Bills' Dion Dawkins, Panthers' A'Shawn Robinson start on-field scuffle after blowout originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers played a remarkably one-sided football game on Sunday.
In a word, the Bills’ defensive line was dominant. Everyone stepped up for Buffalo in a game where the Bills were looking to get right after back-to-back losses.
After a slow start for Bills quarterback Josh Allen, he exploded in the second half to break a record set by Cam Newton.
Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins and Carolina Panthers defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson had a physical altercation following Buffalo's 40-9 win on Sunday.
The Buffalo Bills got one defensive tackle back from suspension. They lost one defensive tackle to injury two quarters later. Starter Ed Oliver suffered a biceps injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game against the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football.