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Photos: Carolina Panthers drop first home game of season, a 40-9 loss to Buffalo Bills

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The Buffalo Bills defeated the Carolina Panthers, 40-9, on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. It was the Panthers’ first loss at home this season. The team next plays on Nov. 2 against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

A Panthers fan holds a sign offering his ankle to team quarterback Bryce Young, who sat out this game with an injury, during the game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
A Panthers fan holds a sign during Sunday’s game offering his ankle to quarterback Bryce Young, who was sidelined by an ankle injury against the Bills. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton looks for an opening Sunday, Oct. 26, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton looks for an opening Sunday, Oct. 26, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com

Carolina Panthers' Rico Dowdle carries the ball as Taylor Moton (72) runs ahead Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
Carolina Panthers’ Rico Dowdle carries the ball as Taylor Moton (72) runs ahead Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com

Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard crosses the threshold of the end zone for a touchdown as Bills linebacker Shaq Thompson defends during the game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard crosses the threshold of the end zone for a touchdown as Bills linebacker Shaq Thompson defends during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina’s Jimmy Horn Jr. carries the ball as Buffalo’s Taron Johnson tries to tackle him during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina’s Jimmy Horn Jr. carries the ball as Buffalo’s Taron Johnson tries to tackle him during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com

Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Horn Jr. is brought down by Buffalo Bills' Maxwell Hairston (31) and Joey Bosa (97) during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers’ Jimmy Horn Jr. is brought down by Buffalo Bills’ Maxwell Hairston (31) and Joey Bosa (97) during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com

Carolina Panthers' Tommy Tremble carries the ball as Joe Andreessen tries to pull him down during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers’ Tommy Tremble carries the ball as Joe Andreessen tries to pull him down during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com

Carolina Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan glances back at the ball as Christian Benford tries to push him out of bounds during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers’ Tetairoa McMillan glances back at the ball as Christian Benford tries to push him out of bounds during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com

Buffalo Bills' Ray Davis is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Christian Rozeboom (56), Nic Scourton (11) and Jaycee Horn (8) during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium.
Buffalo Bills’ Ray Davis is tackled by Carolina Panthers’ Christian Rozeboom (56), Nic Scourton (11) and Jaycee Horn (8) during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com

Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa, center, celebrates an interception of a pass by Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton, intended for wide receiver Jalen Coker during the game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The Bills defeated the Panthers, 40-9.
Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa, center, celebrates an interception of a pass by Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers' Andy Dalton looks for an opening during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers’ Andy Dalton looks for an opening during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com

Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald kicks for an extra point after Chuba Hubbard's touchdown during the game against the Bills at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Fitzgerald's kick went outside the posts and the Panthers did not get the extra point.
Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald kicks for an extra point after Chuba Hubbard’s touchdown during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. Fitzgerald’s kick went outside the posts and the Panthers did not get the extra point. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

Buffalo Bills, from left, Ed Oliver, Shaq Thompson and Michael Hoecht dance in celebration after Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton is sacked during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium.
Buffalo Bills, from left, Ed Oliver, Shaq Thompson and Michael Hoecht dance in celebration after Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton is sacked during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com

Carolina’s Tetairoa McMillan is brought down by Cole Bishop (24) and Dorian Williams (44) during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina’s Tetairoa McMillan is brought down by Cole Bishop (24) and Dorian Williams (44) during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com

Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom hangs his head after the Bills score another touchdown during the game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The Panthers lost to the Bills, 40-9.
Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom hangs his head after the Bills score another touchdown during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young consoles offensive lineman Brady Christensen as he is carted off the field after suffering an injury during the game against the Bills at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young consoles offensive lineman Brady Christensen as he is carted off the field after sustaining an injury during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

Bills runningback James Cook runs excitedly into the end zone for another touchdown during the game against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The Bills handedly defeated the Panthers, 40-9.
Bills running back James Cook runs excitedly into the end zone for another touchdown during Sunday’s game against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

Bills running back James Cook flips into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Bills running back James Cook flips into the end zone for a touchdown during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

Bills running back James Cook flips into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Bills running back James Cook flips into the end zone for a touchdown during Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

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