It’s game day, Bills Mafia! The Buffalo Bills (4-2) take on the Carolina Panthers (4-3) this afternoon in Charlotte, NC, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks has everything you need to know as the Bills look
to snap out of a two-game losing streak.
Predictions: Bills vs. Panthers
Bills beat writers and NFL pundits break down the key matchups to watch and offer up their thoughts on how they see the Week 8 clash with the Panthers playing out.
- Bills vs Panthers prediction, keys to game as Buffalo looks to bounce back – Democrat & Chronicle
- OPINION: Capaccio: Bills at Panthers: Sal’s keys, notes and stats – WGR 550
- Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers Game Predictions | Week 8 – BuffaloBills.com
- Buffalo Bills Weekly | Previewing Week 8 Matchup Between The Bills And Panthers – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills vs. Panthers Game Preview: Storylines, odds, injuries, player to watch, prediction – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills vs. Panthers predictions show huge division among NFL experts. Here’s what they say – Democrat & Chronicle
- Our guide to every Week 8 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets – ESPN.com
- OPINION: Howard Picks the Bills: Week 8 – WGR 550
- Bills vs. Panthers predictions: Who experts are picking to win Week 8 game – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- 3 bold predictions for Buffalo Bills in Week 8 vs. Carolina – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills’ 31st-ranked run defense to face NFL’s most efficient ground game – Democrat & Chronicle
- As homecoming awaits, here’s how Shaq Thompson has gone from afterthought to integral part of Bills’ defense – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Buffalo News NFL Week 8 picks: Aaron Rodgers faces his former team in prime time – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- NFL Week 8 roundtable: Cowboys-Broncos, Aaron Rodgers meets Packers, Bills upset alert – The Athletic (subscription required)
- NFL Week 8 picks against the spread: Can Lamar Jackson (and no more ping-pong) fix the Ravens? – The Athletic (subscription required)
Latest Bills and Panthers injury report
Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (calf), wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle) and safety Taylor Rapp (knee) will miss the Panthers game, while linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle), cornerback Maxwell Hairston (knee), tight end Dalton Kincaid (oblique), and linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral) are all questionable for Week 8. On the other sideline, the only Panthers player with an injury designation is starting quarterback Bryce Young (ankle), who is listed as doubtful for the game.
- Bills rule out three starters, including safety Taylor Rapp, who was placed on IR with a knee issue – WGRZ
- Bills Week 8 Injury Report: Three players ruled out for Week 8 at Panthers – BuffaloBills.com
- Sean McDermott rules out three Bills’ starters in Week 8, forcing adjustments – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Even more Bills news
Exploring how Buffalo’s offensive line continues to evolve; plus, 2025 first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston will make his NFL debut vs. the Panthers; the latest rumors on what Buffalo could do before the NFL’s trade deadline; and more!
- Eight weeks into season, Bills’ offensive line continues to evolve – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills 1st-round pick Hairston set for season debut – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Bills activate CB Maxwell Hairston from Injured Reserve, elevate S Jordan Poyer and DT Jordan Phillips for Week 8 – BuffaloBills.com
- Buffalo Bills rookie CB Maxwell Hairston set to make NFL debut in Week 8 vs. Carolina Panthers – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo Bills reportedly searching for help at two positions as the trade deadline approaches – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills Mailbag: Joe Brady’s play-calling a source of growing frustration – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills face a familiar hero who helped save Damar Hamlin’s life – Democrat & Chronicle
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- 5 Bills who could decide Week 8 vs. Panthers – Buffalo Rumblings
- 5 Panthers who could frustrate the Bills – Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills activate CB Hairston from IR, elevate 2 from PS – Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills’ Week 8 rooting interests to help Buffalo in playoff race – Buffalo Rumblings
- Nothing could be finer: Sweet Potato Hash for Week 8 in Carolina – Buffalo Rumblings
