It was always going to be difficult for the Carolina Panthers to keep up their sensational run of recent form against the Buffalo Bills. But the way head coach Dave Canales' squad completely capitulated invoked memories of some dark days under previous regimes.
The Bills are among the Super Bowl favorites for a reason, but fans were still expecting more. Canales will demand a strong response from his players, especially as they are about to face one of the more difficult parts of their schedule.
Three of the next four games are on the road.