nfl Game Recap
Recap - Bills Defeat Carolina 40-9
The Panthers had no answer for James Cook III on Sunday as the Bills rolled to a 40-9 win at Bank of America Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Bills were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 47.5.
James Cook III rushed for 216 yards, while Ray Davis added 16 yards in the win. Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman added 88 and 30 receiving yards respectively.
Rico Dowdle rushed for 54 yards for Carolina, while Chuba Hubbard added 34 yards. Andy Dalton threw for 175 yards for the Panthers, while receivers Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker had 99 and 36 yards respectively.
Carolina lost the offensive yardage battle to Buffalo 410-244 yards in Sunday's game. Buffalo had more first downs as that total ended up 23-19.
The time of possession battle favored Buffalo as their offense was on the field for 33:32, longer than the 26:28 of their opponents.
Next game, Buffalo takes its act home to face Kansas City looking for another win. For Carolina, they head on the road to face Green Bay.