Preseason Week 1 · 2026 · Preseason
Bills 29, Panthers 14: 2026 preseason Week 1 recap
Buffalo beat Carolina 29-14 in preseason Week 1. The Panthers scored on passes from Kenny Pickett and Kyle Trask.
Final score
Buffalo defeated Carolina 29-14 on Saturday, August 15, at Highmark Stadium.
Carolina offense
The Panthers’ first-team offense had three consecutive three-and-outs. Bryce Young completed 3 of 5 passes for 18 yards. Jonathon Brooks had three carries for 5 yards.
Kenny Pickett completed 16 of 19 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown. He connected with Ja’seem Reed for Carolina’s first touchdown. Kyle Trask later threw a touchdown pass to John Metchie III.
Carolina defense
Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd made their Panthers debuts. Lloyd recorded three tackles, including one for loss, and Trevis Gipson recorded a sack against Kyle Allen.