Peppers, Panthers' defense stymie Bills 9-3
Carolina's defense allowed only three points for the second straight week, and Graham Gano converted three field goals as the Panthers held on to defeat the Buffalo Bills 9-3 on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Buffalo Bills
3
Carolina Panthers
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| CAR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
Bank of America Stadium · 74,122 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | W 23-6 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Baltimore Ravens | W 36-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | W 33-30 | NFL |
| 10/12/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | W 37-34 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs New England Patriots | L 26-29 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:35 3-9
Graham Gano 20 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:09 3-6
Stephen Hauschka 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:02 0-6
Graham Gano 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:49 0-3
Graham Gano 34 Yd Field Goal
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CAR
1 play, -1 yard, 0:09 · End of Game
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BUF 0:09
11 plays, 42 yards, 2:26 · Downs
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CAR 2:35
15 plays, 73 yards, 8:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:35 3-9
Graham Gano 20 Yd Field Goal
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BUF 11:09
9 plays, 30 yards, 4:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:09 3-6
Stephen Hauschka 45 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 0:27
6 plays, 0 yards, 2:56 · Punt
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BUF 3:23
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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CAR 6:13
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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BUF 8:22
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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CAR 10:35
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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BUF 12:33
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:27 · Downs
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BUF
1 play, -2 yards, 0:06 · End of Half
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CAR 0:06
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:24 · Punt
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BUF 1:30
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:32 · Punt
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CAR 2:02
10 plays, 46 yards, 6:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:02 0-6
Graham Gano 28 Yd Field Goal
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BUF 8:53
6 plays, 10 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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CAR 12:01
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:23 · Punt
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BUF 0:24
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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CAR 2:25
8 plays, 41 yards, 5:18 · Punt
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BUF 7:43
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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CAR 8:49
13 plays, 59 yards, 6:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:49 0-3
Graham Gano 34 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 24 of 24 events.
Team Stats
BUF
CAR
10
1st Downs
19
8
Passing 1st downs
12
2
Rushing 1st downs
6
0
1st downs from penalties
1
4-13
3rd down efficiency
7-16
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
51
Total Plays
66
176
Total Yards
255
3.5
Yards per Play
3.9
10
Total Drives
10
107
Passing
178
17/25
Comp/Att
20/32
3.8
Yards per pass
4.7
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-18
Sacks-Yards Lost
6-50
69
Rushing
77
23
Rushing Attempts
28
3.0
Yards per rush
2.8
0-0
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-3
5-44
Penalties
6-40
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
21:07
Possession
38:53
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- Brady Christensen Injured Reserve
- Mike Jackson Injured Reserve
- Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve
- Xavier Legette Questionable
- Will Lee III Questionable
Buffalo Bills
- Jordan Hancock Questionable
- Tyrell Shavers Out
- Spencer Brown Doubtful
- Christian Benford Questionable
- Sam Franklin Jr. Questionable
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