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Bills QB Josh Allen Breaks NFL Record in Comeback Win Over Panthers
26 Oct
Summary
- Bills QB Josh Allen surpasses Cam Newton for most games with passing and rushing TD
- James Cook rushes for 153 yards in the first half, the most by any player since 2021
- Bills overcome slow start to defeat the Panthers 40-3 after their bye week
On October 26, 2025, the Buffalo Bills returned from their bye week determined to get back on track with a win against the Carolina Panthers. After falling to second place in the AFC East before the break, Bills quarterback Josh Allen was confident his team could correct their mistakes.
While the Bills got off to a slow start, with the passing game struggling, running back James Cook carried the offense in the first half. Cook rushed for an impressive 153 yards, the most by any player in a first half since his older brother Dalvin Cook in 2021.
The Bills' passing game eventually came alive in the second half, and Allen made history. Late in the second quarter, he scored a one-yard rushing touchdown after a defensive interception. Early in the third quarter, Allen connected with receiver Khalil Shakir for a 54-yard touchdown pass, giving him the most games with both a passing and rushing touchdown in NFL history, surpassing Cam Newton.
With a 40-3 victory, the Bills have now won every game following a bye week under head coach Sean McDermott since 2017. This decisive win over the Panthers puts Buffalo back on track after their recent losses.
