Live Updates: Carolina vs. Buffalo in preseason finale

Aug 26, 2022 at 09:49 PM

Third quarter vs. Buffalo just ended. Derrick Brown, Zane Gonzalez, Gio Ricci, and Sam Darnold have all left the preseason finale due to various injuries.

Tough night for the Panthers, health-wise
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

Cart coming out for Darnold.

This is turning into a really bad night.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

Sam Darnold carted away. A bunch of Panthers rush over to wish him well, and Bills QB Josh Allen makes his way over to him too.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

Injury update: Gio Ricci suffered a groin injury, will not return
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez carted off the field, questionable with a groin injury. https://t.co/NNLPTPBgYa
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

Darnold runs for a touchdown, and the Panthers are up 21-0.

Johnny Hekker hit the PAT, but that's a concern with Gonzalez in the locker room.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

Sammy took it in pic.twitter.com/scYbXAnA6P
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

Cart coming over for Gonzalez to go to the locker room.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez was just down on the sideline, after falling after a practice kick.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

Marquan McCall sacks Bills QB3/P Matt Barkley on fourth down.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

Injury update: Panthers DT nDerrick Brown (oblique) will not return.

He probably wouldn't have anyway, but that's a concern with how thin at DT they are.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

Derrick Brown suffered an oblique injury, will not return to tonight's game
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

Coach @gregolsen88 grabbing film for meetings later 🎥 pic.twitter.com/BWNenUlkyP
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

Half: CAR 14, BUF 0

Baker Mayfield played four series and led Panthers to two touchdowns. His line: 9-15, 89 yds, 2 TDs, 0 INT

One of Carolina's touchdown drives was set up by an excellent defensive play... Chinn INT, with Gross-Matos and Ioannidis both getting hands on it.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

Solid half of work for the Panthers first OL (Ekwonu, Christensen, Elflein, Corbett, Moton).

They were still out there for the Darnold series. No sacks in the first half. Some pressures and communication things to clean up, but a good night at the office.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

Baker Mayfield throws a pair of touchdown passes in his home debut. https://t.co/iKZHq1R4Vi
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

Wow. That long, long, long Bills drive ends with a turnover on downs. Luvu and Woods share a 2-yard TFL vs. Duke Johnson.

Luuuuuvuuuuu is having a *night* https://t.co/2CNByTlbbF
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

You know Frankie always brings that energy‼️
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

Fourth-down stop for the Panthers, with Frankie Luvu and Xavier Woods in the middle of it.

Now Darnold in at QB to finish the first half.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

Fourth and *inches* for the Bills at the Carolina 8.

Buffalo has driven 73 yards on 18 plays, ticked over 10 minutes off the clock. Would be big if the Panthers come up with a stop here. They take a timeout, 1:39 left before halftime.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

5-yard TFL for Yetur Gross-Matos sets up for third and long. He's having a solid game so far. Third-year DE looking to make the jump this year.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

This game has already featured 16 combined 3rd/4th down attempts. Both teams just going for it.
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) August 27, 2022

Of course the Panthers are going to want Shaq Thompson back as soon as he's ready to go in a live-game scenario, but Cory Littleton has done a pretty good job in his place through these preseason games.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

Put it on Shi 😎@budlight | #BudLightCelly pic.twitter.com/3qW7zzakil
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

🗣️ Shi really is that guy pic.twitter.com/R6PBhZ4LCD
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

Oh my. That 19-yard TD pass was crisp, and it was Baker Mayfield to Shi Smith... of course.

A Mayfield-led offense makes the most of an excellent opportunity from the defense.

We'll call that a solid team effort.

CAR 14, BUF 0 | 12:09 2Q
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

SHI GUY pic.twitter.com/LOAFWdpV4a
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

Shi Smith TD on...third down.

Is there a new Mr. Third Down? (5 conversions this preseason)
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) August 27, 2022

TIP DRILL TEAMWORK ‼️ pic.twitter.com/BIKX5Gs0bn
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

Mayfield finds Shi Smith on third down (again) for the touchdown.

Couple of guys making their presence felt this preseason.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

Trying to figure out how to put all those pass defenses into the computer.

Gross-Matos and Ioannidis kept it alive for Chinn.
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) August 27, 2022

I am so impressed by this Panthers' defense.

Yetur Gross-Matos throws his hands up on a Case Keenum pass, ball is batted back to Matt Ioannidis, and it falls perfectly into Jeremy Chinn's arms.

INT sets Baker Mayfield and co. up at the Bills 28.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

SWIPER SWIPES pic.twitter.com/Qtqv2i1ypL
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

Jeremy Chinn with the pick of the tipped pass.

The second turnover he's been in on this preseason.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

First quarter stats. Carolina up 7-0 pic.twitter.com/7PqeffmM3U
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) August 27, 2022

Baker initiates a little contact at the end of that scramble.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

DB wasn't letting that go 😤 pic.twitter.com/Kfzeu2XvE4
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

A Matt Barkley punt is downed at the 8-yard line, and it felt like the ball rolled for miles
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

Matt Barkley with a cart-path roll on that second punt for 53 yards, went about 25 or 30 in the air.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

Derrick Brown with the sack of Case Keenum.

Brown's getting good push, even if he doesn't get big sack numbers.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 27, 2022

DB EATS pic.twitter.com/fXeG5NMSsf
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

Derrick Brown with the *10 yard* sack of Case Keenum, forcing a 3rd & 16 for the Bills

Phew
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

📺: WJZY
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

.@D33_foreman was ready 😎 pic.twitter.com/7uKKukJBk8
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2022

Baker Mayfield with the short TD pass on fourth down to D'Onta Foreman.

Scoring drive went 53 yards on 12 plays. Mayfield is 7-11 for 59 yards and a touchdown thru two drives.

CAR 7, BUF 0 | 6:30 1Q
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 27, 2022

D'Onta Foreman‼️ pic.twitter.com/Ta1CdUnwz4
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

A lot of the attention we've paid to Panthers' TEs this camp has regarded the position's struggle with injuries, but Tommy Tremble is commanding attention early.

Caught both of his targets so far, and he fought for inches on a 7-yard completion from Baker Mayfield
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

D'Onta Foreman stopped twice on short-yardage at the goal line.

On fourth-and-1, Mayfield hits him with a touchdown pass.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 26, 2022

Shi Smith has 4 third-down conversions this preseason...tied for 4th-most in the NFL among WRs
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) August 26, 2022

Baker Mayfield's stat line would be a lot better if he was throwing to Christian McCaffrey and not Chuba Hubbard.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 26, 2022

Shi Smith has earned his way onto the roster, IMO. Impressive month he’s had.
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) August 26, 2022

Matt Barkley just punted 33 yards for Buffalo. Carolina forced an early three-and-out vs. Bills' 2s.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

Mayfield with a 21-yard gain to TE Stephen Sullivan.

Coaches like the progress Sullivan has made, despite last week's turnover.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 26, 2022

Matt Barkley punts to Shi Smith.

This is not a practice tweet from November 2021.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 26, 2022

Jaycee Horn's already helped with a tackle (brought down James Cook with Frankie Luvu) in Buffalo's first drive.

Tonight is Horn's first live game action since his season-ending foot injury in Week 3 last year.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

Baker Mayfield's first series at Bank of America Stadium is a three-and-out, he started out 1-3 with his lone completion an 8-yarder to Tommy Tremble. Chuba Hubbard dropped a pass on first down
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

Jaycee Horn out there with the starters for his first preseason action, gets the tackle on second down.

They've worked him back gradually. And he usually wants more work than they offer.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 26, 2022

Terrace Marshall Jr. on the field for the first play from scrimmage, joining Shi Smith and DJ Moore
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

Buffalo wins the toss and elects to defer

So we'll see Carolina's first-team offense (minus CMC and Robbie Anderson) to start

Let's GET IT
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

Buffalo wins the toss, will defer.

Panthers will receive.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 26, 2022

You know them as Luke and Greg.

Tonight they're coaches 😂 pic.twitter.com/V8Vw511Pe5
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

HEY YOU‼️

Let’s try this again.

Kickoff is at 7:36 PM 🏈 pic.twitter.com/zzWfKi4bxu
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

We are now out of Shelter-In-Place Protocol.

Gates are now reopened.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

We are still in a Shelter-in-Place protocol and monitoring lightning around the stadium.

We will provide further updates when we have them. https://t.co/XntH2vCvt1
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

lightning was detected in the 8-mile radius at 6:29.

so per policy, field and bowl have to be cleared until 6:59.

no other lightning can happen in that 8-mile radius during that 30 mins.

if it does, the clock starts again and it’s another 30 mins.

so kickoff will be delayed. https://t.co/gQ0QEnj8jD
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) August 26, 2022

Lightning has been detected near the stadium.

We are now under a Shelter-in-Place protocol.

We will update you approximately every 30 minutes until SIP is lifted.https://t.co/3bsr1pA09x
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

Baker Mayfield takes the field pic.twitter.com/cyqSFoPeWJ
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

One of the stars of training camp… pic.twitter.com/Q4XMJvlSqu
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

Sevin Higgins is repping his dad!!! pic.twitter.com/ENj70kXTpg
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

Panthers legend Matt Barkley, now the Brandon Zylstra of Buffalo. https://t.co/bfGMsl4VFp
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 26, 2022

How we feel being back home.

😁😁😁 pic.twitter.com/ahYWWEhANV
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

Five weeks after he popped in to check out Charlotte FC/Chelsea, Baker Mayfield is getting ready to make his first start here at Bank of America Stadium pic.twitter.com/BeiSoJCTlK
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) August 26, 2022

Up-close look at today’s uniform combo for the Panthers, Johnny Hekker models pic.twitter.com/WRte6Ukogi
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

Panthers in all-white unis tonight vs Buffalo pic.twitter.com/cbIxX04FQo
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) August 26, 2022

White jerseys, white britches tonight, as modeled by JJ Jansen. pic.twitter.com/xkctsnczrx
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 26, 2022

Shi Smith will get more chances to impress tonight. https://t.co/EVFJ0EWw8J
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 26, 2022

Christian McCaffrey and Robbie Anderson won't play tonighthttps://t.co/d9tPgngnPv
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

Fits ✅
Food ✅
Friends ✅
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

.@ChinnJeremy2 is rocking Carolina legends again this year.

First up, @k4coleman!

All jerseys will be auctioned off for charity at the end of the season 💙 pic.twitter.com/edd1dogrVF
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

Something about a stadium sitting all still just hours before it starts rolling… pic.twitter.com/TjKzQ5T5dE
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

Robbie Anderson, who’s been dealing with a sore quad and hip, is among the group of players who likely won’t be playing tonight but getting in a pregame workout right now. Shaq Thompson (knee) and Amare Barno (hamstring) also included.
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) August 26, 2022

Pesto to set the energy 🍝@__lobo99 | @CokeCCBCC pic.twitter.com/iUxxCQnlrM
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

Shaq Thompson and some of the players coming back from injuries out there getting a pre-game workout, along with Robbie Anderson, Andre Roberts, Brandon Zylstra, Ian Thomas, and others.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 26, 2022

What a beautiful day in Uptown Charlotte!

Panthers wrap up preseason action tonight vs. Buffalo — join us! pic.twitter.com/est42OjyRs
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

Shi Smith had a “bright” camp, and Panthers veterans gave him lots of tips to help that happen. https://t.co/pztzAvmpCc
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 26, 2022

Your guide to gameday https://t.co/Ul4HZSNDwC
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

One more time for preseason‼️ pic.twitter.com/0z73wfwbC7
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

So tell me, what are y'all going to be watching for in tomorrow's preseason finale between the Panthers and Bills?

Here's my list... https://t.co/omp9d3b1OQ
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) August 25, 2022

Catching gameday at home 👐 pic.twitter.com/AM9DIQ8PAp
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 26, 2022

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Julius Peppers during the Panthers game against the Bills on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2017.

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Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) eludes a tackle by Buffalo Bills' Troy Vincent (23) during the first half of the the game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

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Buffalo Bills' Willis McGahee (21) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Chris Draft (52) during the second half of the game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005. The Panthers won, 13-9. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

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Carolina Panthers' Chris Gamble (20) celebrates his interception with teammate Ricky Manning Jr. (24) during the fourth quarter of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005. The interception sealed the Panthers' 13-9 win over the Bills. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

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Carolina Panthers' Michael Gaines (84) celebrates his touchdown reception in the end zone during the second half of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005. The Panthers won, 13-9.(AP Photo/Don Heupel)

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Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster (26) runs under pressure from Buffalo Bills' Eric King (29) and Jabari Greer (33) during the second half of the game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005.The Panthers won, 13-9.(AP Photo/Don Heupel)

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Buffalo Bills quarterback J. P. Losman is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Jordan Carstens (67) during the first half of the game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

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during the Panthers game against the Bills on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2017.

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Buffalo Bills running back Willis McGahee (21) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Ricky Manning Jr. (24) and Chris Draft (52) in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005. A year after producing 36 offensive touchdowns, the Bills have managed a mere 14 this season. Buffalo's offense ranks 30th overall. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

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Cam Newton during the Panthers game against the Bills on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2017.

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Kelvin Benjamin catches a pass during the Panthers game against the Bills on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2017.

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Mario Addison during the Panthers game against the Bills on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2017.

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Jonathan Stewart carries the football during the Panthers game against the Bills on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2017.

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Carolina Panthers' Jake Delhomme (17) is shown against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

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Carolina Panthers' Jake Delhomme (17) scrambles against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Buffalo Bills' Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) scrambles against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) runs as Buffalo Bills' George Wilson (37) and Drayton Florence (29) defend in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) is shown against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of Buffalo's 20-9 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

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Buffalo Bills' Jairus Byrd (31) returns an interception against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

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Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) is shown against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Doug Flutie (7) looks downfield as Carolina Panthers' Tim Morabito (90) closes in during the third quarter at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998. (AP Photo/Alan Marler)

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Buffalo Bills' Travis Henry (20) scores the game-winning touchdown over the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

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Carolina Panthers Star Lotulelei (98) grabs Buffalo Bills C.J. Spiller (28) while fending off a block from Colin Brown (74) during a 24-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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Buffalo Bills cornerback Nickell Robey (37) pressures Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Buffalo Bills' C J Spiller (28) jumps over Carolina Panthers' Mike Mitchell (21) as Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) closes during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Carolina Panthers receiver Ted Ginn Jr. celebrates a second half touchdown catch against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel passes against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) runs against Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Arthur Moats (52) after a pass reception in the first quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) begins a play against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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