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National Football League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Buffalo 27, Carolina 14
When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, August 16, 2019
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Temperature: 90°
Head Official: Craig Wrolstad
Attendance: 72064

Josh Allen threw for 102 yards and directed a pair of scoring drives, and Kevin Johnson returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown as the Buffalo Bills beat the Carolina Panthers 27-14 on Friday night in Charlotte, N.C.

Allen completed 9 of 11 passes and led the Bills (2-0) to 10 first-quarter points, with Stephen Hauschka kicking a 30-yard field goal and LeSean McCoy capping the next drive with a 1-yard run up the middle.

Matt Barkley also produced for the Bills, completing 8 of 10 passes for 110 yards and one touchdown, a 9-yard strike to Duke Williams in the second quarter. Cole Beasley led the Bills with five catches for 44 yards.

The Panthers (1-1) couldn't get going on offense without Cam Newton, who sat out for the second straight game. They were held to 258 total yards. Taylor Heinicke hit 8 of 12 passes for 78 yards and one touchdown, and Will Grier threw for 75 yards with one interception.

--Field Level Media

Top Game Performances
Rushing
Buffalo   Carolina
Tyree Jackson Player Jordan Scarlett
8 Attempts 8
27 Yards 35
3.4 Avg Yards 4.4
0 Touchdowns 0
20 Long 16
Receiving
Buffalo   Carolina
Christian Wade Player Reggie Bonnafon
1 Receptions 4
48 Yards 32
48.0 Avg Yards 8.0
0 Touchdowns 0
48 Long 12
Team Stats Summary
 
  Yards Scoring Defense
Team Tot Rus Pas TD FG INT Sck FF
Buffalo 373 94 279 3 2 1 3.0 1
Carolina 258 103 155 1 2 1 1.0 1
Upcoming Games
  • Carolina will play their next game on the road against New England. The Panthers have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • Buffalo will play their next game on the road against Detroit. The Bills have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.