Head coach Sean McDermott now sports a 9-0 record when coming off a bye. Additionally, quarterback Josh Allen continues to break records, as he surpassed Cam Newton for the most games with one or more passing touchdowns and one or more rushing touchdowns. It is fitting that Allen happened to break the record while playing in Carolina.

After back-to-back losses and a bye week, the Bills (5-2) went down to visit the Carolina Panthers (4-4) and handled business. Buffalo headed back home with a 40-9 win. Following the contest, here is Bills Wire's instant reaction to the Bills' win over the Panthers:

Buffalo Bills linebacker Shaq Thompson, right, celebrates after Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver, left, made a sack against the Carolina Panthers during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Credit: AP/Rusty Jones

If I had a nickel for every time the Carolina Panthers got off to a promising start against an AFC East opponent then had several unforced but critical errors snowball into a margin of defeat nearing 30 points – I’d have two nickels.

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.