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James Cook notched a career day against the Carolina Panthers and the Bills Bills defense made a huge statement against Andy Dalton to secure an easy win in Charlotte. Sean McDermott is 9-0 coming out of the bye during his NFL career. The Bills avoided a three-game losing streak for the first time in Josh […]
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The Buffalo Bills got a career game from James Cook on Sunday. Not only did he set a career high with 216 rushing yards, he ran for more yards in a game than any Bills player since the 1970s. It’s also the most in a game in the 2025 season. Cook started the game with […]
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The Buffalo Bills are fortunate to lead the Carolina Panthers 19-3 at halftime, thanks almost exclusively to the efforts of running back James Cook and defensive end A.J. Epenesa. Cook and Buffalo’s run-blocking offensive line put together a half for the ages, piling up the most rushing yards in a half so far this season. […]
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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver has left the game against the Carolina Panthers and was quickly ruled out for the game with a biceps injury. We don’t like speculating, but with such a quick news report, Oliver could be done for the regular season if he has a torn biceps. The Bills are already […]
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After a two-game stretch where the Buffalo Bills looked dismal, uninspired and simply not ready to play, they took their much-needed bye week and it seemed to have helped. Although the passing game still has its issues, especially with receivers getting open, James Cook and the defense (with Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi making their […]
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The Buffalo Bills and the Carolina Panthers are set to face off in an important game for both squads. The Bills enter play on a two-game losing streak, as they dropped consecutive contests to the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons before their bye week. The Panthers, meanwhile, are riding a three-game winning streak after […]
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We’re back, once again with the results all of Buffalo Rumblings craves. That’s right, our weekly Buffalo Bills confidence rating from a healthy cross-section of our Rumblings audience. It’s been a bit since the Bills played winning football, what with that bye and those two losses. After nearly a month, the team’s more than ready […]
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The Buffalo Bills are set to kick off against the Carolina Panthers in right around 90 minutes. That means that each team has officially declared its inactive list for the week. Buffalo had already ruled out three players, with one of them—safety Taylor Rapp—placed on injured reserve. That means Rapp was already off the 53-man […]
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The Buffalo Bills (4-2) are in Charlotte, fresh off a bye and ready to take on the Carolina Panthers (4-3) this afternoon. While this is one of the rarer matchups in the NFL — Sunday’s game represents just the ninth meeting all-time — these are two teams that have a lot of common connections. Let’s […]
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The Buffalo Bills started the season hot with a 4-0 record and in sole possession of first place in the AFC East. However, they dropped two in a row against the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, and then entered their bye week. If the season ended today, the Bills would be grabbing a playoff […]
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It’s game day, Bills Mafia! The Buffalo Bills (4-2) take on the Carolina Panthers (4-3) this afternoon in Charlotte, NC, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks has everything you need to know as the Bills look to snap out of a two-game losing streak. Predictions: Bills vs. Panthers Bills beat writers and NFL pundits break down the […]
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The Buffalo Bills made three roster moves ahead of their Sunday matchup with the Carolina Panthers, but the biggest one was activating rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston from injured reserve. The team also elevated two veterans from its practice squad: safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips. Hairston, 22, was Buffalo’s first-round selection in the […]
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Whether it’s tailgating or homegating, fans of the Buffalo Bills are known to be elite tier when it comes to food. Wingin’ It returns for it’s eighth season of Mad Hatter-esque recipes taking inspiration from the Buffalo Bills and their opponents. Sweet potato hasherole I was looking through North Carolina culinary culture and was reminded […]
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The Buffalo Bills (4-2) have only lost three consecutive games once during head coach Sean McDermott’s tenure, in 2017, during his first season as Buffalo’s head coach. Those Bills bounced back from the three-game slide to win four of their last six games and sneak into the playoffs, snapping a 17-year playoff drought. This year’s […]
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The Buffalo Bills completed practice and released their final injury report for Week 8. We now know very little more than we did when this week started, but we do know three players who will not be in uniform on Sunday when the Bills face the Carolina Panthers. On Friday, Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott announced that the team would […]
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The last analysis I did to preview the Buffalo Bills’ Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons leaned heavily on the idea of that team’s volatility. It turns out the Bills got a very good version of the Falcons and came away with a loss. I could write a similar article this week about the […]
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It feels like the Buffalo Bills haven’t played a game in ages, thanks to the team’s Ween 7 bye. That’s what happens when a team loses two games in a row against opponents they should have been able to push aside. Almost nothing’s come easy for the Bills through six games this season, but there’s […]
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The Buffalo Bills have not lost three regular-season games in a row since 2018. They haven’t lost three games in a row period since the 2019 season, when they lost their final two games entering the playoffs before losing to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. The Bills also have […]
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The Buffalo Bills have, to put it lightly, struggled to stop the run this season. They’ve been gashed to the tune of 5.8 yards allowed per rushing attempt, by far the worst in the league. This week’s opponent, the Carolina Panthers, averages 4.7 yards per rush, and given that it looks like they’ll be without […]
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The Buffalo Bills play football this weekend, fresh off their bye week. The last time we saw them on a field it sure didn’t look look great. But that was Week 6, and this is Week 8, and we’re going to hope for a fresh start and getting our football world back on its axis. […]
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Coming out of the bye week, the Buffalo Bills (4-2) are searching for answers on defense, where Buffalo ranks last in the NFL in yards allowed per carry (5.8) and next-to-last in both opponent yards before (3.2) and after contact (2.6) per rush. The good news is the Bills are getting help to shore up […]
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Let’s get to, Rumblers! Week 8 is upon us, kicking off this evening with an interconference matchup between the 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers and 3-3 Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, quarterback Justin Herbert and his lot look to defend their co-owned turf against backup quarterback Carson Wentz and the skol cry. When it comes to Buffalo Bills […]
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The Buffalo Bills’ bye week can be a bit of a double-edged sword for content. On one hand, without a game to look back on the door is wide open to explore ideas. On the other hand, exploration can take time and energy. The routine of a “normal” week allows that time and energy to […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bills fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Buffalo Bills are finally back on the practice field after a bye in Week 7 […]
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On Wednesday, the Buffalo Bills held their first practice of Week 8. It’s been 10 days since the Bills practiced and nine since they played football, yet the daily injury report is still a lengthy one. The good news is that this year’s first-round draft pick, cornerback Maxwell Hairston, practiced for the first time since July. The Bills opened […]
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