NFL: Panthers at Bills; 12/19/21

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (2) prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; General view of Highmark Stadium prior to the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Buffalo Bills. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) takes a moment prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) takes a moment prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills punter Matt Haack (3) prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes (98) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Morgan Fox (91) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker (6) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers long snapper J.J. Jansen (44) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers punter Lachlan Edwards (10) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) gestures to the crowd prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers guard Mike Jordan (73) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Morgan Fox (91) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Cameron Erving (75) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton (72) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore (9) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore (9) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Bravvion Roy (93) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (80) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Jermaine Carter (4) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah (20) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks on the field during Buffalo Bills player introductions prior to the game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports