The Buffalo Bills won 40-9 over the Carolina Panthers in Week 8 on Sunday, improving their record to 5-2 on the season. The team’s performance was anchored by quarterback Josh Allen and running back James Cook, as Buffalo played incredibly in both the running and passing games.
The Bills also capitalized on multiple turnovers by Carolina, allowing them to build and maintain a commanding lead throughout the game. Allen, who has been a cornerstone in Buffalo’s offense since being drafted in 2018, exhibited his dual-threat skills once again, scoring both through the air and on the ground.
What Josh Allen News Did the Buffalo Bills Announce?
During the game, the Buffalo Bills announced on X that Josh Allen has set a new NFL record for most career games with both a passing and rushing touchdown.
Allen now has 46 such games, surpassing the previous record of 45 held by former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.
Josh Allen finds Khalil Shakir on the 54 yard touchdown pass.
This marks Allen’s 46th career game with a passing & rushing touchdown, which surpasses Cam Newton (45) for the most such games in NFL history.
— Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) October 26, 2025
Allen broke the record after AJ Epenesa’s interception at Panthers’ 1-yard line led to a QB sneak touchdown to make the score 19-3, and then in the third quarter, Allen connected with Khalil Shakir for a 54-yard TD pass to make the score 26-3. He made another 1-yard rushing touchdown after a Carolina turnover near the end of the quarter.
Josh Allen becomes the second QB ever with 70 career rushing TDs!
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— NFL (@NFL) October 26, 2025
Josh Allen completed 12 of 19 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown, while adding two rushing touchdowns, bringing his season totals to 12 passing and five rushing scores. According to PFSN QB Impact Score, his rating is 84.4 with a B grade.
Quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson could challenge the record in the future. Still, with a six-year, $330 million contract signed in March, Allen has the opportunity to continue adding to the record.
Meanwhile, another notable performance came from James Cook, who rushed for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns, including a 64-yard score. The Bills’ defense forced multiple turnovers, including the interception by Epenesa and a fumble recovery by Christian Benford.
The Bills delivered a near-perfect performance against the Panthers, controlling the game’s pace throughout. They turned opportunities into points efficiently, converting turnovers and strong drives into a 40-3 lead before Carolina finally scored late.
