The Carolina Panthers are brimming with confidence, but their sternest test of the 2025 season awaits. This will tell head coach Dave Canales' squad about how far they have come, or how much hard work is ahead, before they classify themselves as a contender.
Week 8 sees the Buffalo Bills come to town. They are among the Super Bowl favorites despite a mini-slump before their bye week. Head coach Sean McDermott, Carolina's ex-defensive coordinator, should have a refreshed and refocused squad. And he won't want to leave the home of his old employers empty-handed.
The Panthers are looking to win their fourth straight and fifth in the last six games.