After two consecutive losses, the Buffalo Bills returned from the bye desperate for a win against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8.
While Buffalo fell to second place in the AFC East before the break, Bills quarterback Josh Allen didn’t appear to be in panic mode. “Sometimes it’s the small things,” Allen told reporters of what needs to be fixed.
“You learn some things from these losses that maybe you don’t learn in wins, so we’re looking forward to trying to correct those and move on… It starts with me. We’re looking forward to getting back on track, having a good week of practice, trusting each other, and having fun. That’s what it comes down to.”
However, Allen and Co. got off to a painfully slow start against the Panthers on Sunday, October 26. The passing game appeared dead.
GettyBills quarterback Josh Allen at Bank of America Stadium on October 26, 2025.
The entire offense relied on James Cook, who rushed for 153 yards in the first half alone — the most by any player in a first half since his older brother, Dalvin Cook, had 153 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021.
However, the Bills’ passing game started to come alive in the second half, and Allen got his name written in the league’s history books.
Josh Allen Surpassed Cam Newton For the Most NFL Games With 1 Rushing TD & 1 Passing TD
Late in the second quarter, with the Bills up 12-3, defensive end A.J. Epenesa intercepted Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton, which set up Allen to score a one-yard rushing touchdown.
Early in the third quarter, Allen connected with slot receiver Khalil Shakir for a 54-yard touchdown. The Bills announced on X after the score that Allen now has the “most games with a passing and rushing touchdown in NFL history.”
The league’s reigning MVP officially surpassed Cam Newton with 46 such games.
GettyBills quarterback Josh Allen scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 26, 2025.
With 1:19 left in the third quarter, Allen rushed for another touchdown, bringing Buffalo’s lead to 40-3. Under head coach Sean McDermott, the Bills are undefeated following a bye week since 2017.
Josh Allen Took Simple Advice From His Grandmother Before the Bills-Panthers Game
Amid the Bills’ early-season slump, Allen revealed he got a call from his grandmother, Marion Von Allman, who watches every game. “My grandma called me and was like I just want to see you smile,” Allen said.
“So, get back to some of that… We score? Let’s go celebrate, right? It’s hard to score in this league. It’s hard to win in this league. I feel like that helps build the team, too. When you’re taking the extra 15 seconds in practice just to celebrate, pick someone up, having a lineman spike the ball, that’s what we’re going to get back to.”
Allen admitted that his grandma had a point. “It’s no fun obviously losing. That’s maybe why,” Allen said of his smile going away. “It’s a lot easier to smile when you’re winning. But ultimately, going out there just trying to execute and having fun with it.”
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