Mayfield throws 2 TD passes as Panthers defeat Bills 21-0
— Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule is excited about what he's seen out of Baker Mayfield in the short time that he's been with the 2018 No. 1 overall pick.
National Football League
FINAL
Buffalo Bills
0
Carolina Panthers
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAR | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 24-16 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:00 0-21
Sam Darnold 1 Yd Run (Johnny Hekker Kick)
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Touchdown 12:09 0-14
Shi Smith 19 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Touchdown 6:05 0-7
D'Onta Foreman 2 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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BUF
3 plays, 15 yards, 1:42 · End of Game
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CAR 1:42
8 plays, 25 yards, 4:16 · Punt
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BUF 5:58
7 plays, 47 yards, 2:52 · Downs
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CAR 8:50
10 plays, 31 yards, 6:03 · Downs
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BUF 14:53
5 plays, 13 yards, 3:23 · Punt
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CAR 3:16
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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BUF 4:23
4 plays, 8 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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CAR 7:00
10 plays, 45 yards, 5:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:00 0-21
Sam Darnold 1 Yd Run (Johnny Hekker Kick)
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BUF 12:07
5 plays, 8 yards, 2:53 · Downs
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BUF
1 play, -1 yard, 0:13 · End of Half
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CAR 0:13
6 plays, 22 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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BUF 1:35
19 plays, 71 yards, 10:34 · Downs
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CAR 12:09
3 plays, 27 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:09 0-14
Shi Smith 19 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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BUF 13:44
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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CAR 13:52
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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BUF 1:52
6 plays, 14 yards, 4:13 · Punt
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CAR 6:05
12 plays, 53 yards, 6:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:05 0-7
D'Onta Foreman 2 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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BUF 12:35
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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CAR 14:01
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:59 · Punt
Showing the last 22 of 22 events.
Team Stats
BUF
CAR
12
1st Downs
15
6
Passing 1st downs
11
6
Rushing 1st downs
3
0
1st downs from penalties
1
3-12
3rd down efficiency
9-17
2-5
4th down efficiency
1-2
54
Total Plays
61
191
Total Yards
238
3.5
Yards per Play
3.9
10
Total Drives
9
110
Passing
188
17/26
Comp/Att
22/36
3.8
Yards per pass
5.2
1
Interceptions thrown
0
3-36
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
81
Rushing
50
25
Rushing Attempts
25
3.2
Yards per rush
2.0
0-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-3
3-20
Penalties
3-15
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:01
Possession
29:59
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- AJ Dillon Out
- Haynes King Out
- Bobby Okereke Out
- Jaelan Phillips Out
- Will Lee III Out
Buffalo Bills
- Alec Anderson Questionable
- Dion Dawkins Questionable
- Tyrell Shavers Out
- Joshua Palmer Out
- Jordan Hancock Injured Reserve
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