The Buffalo Bills dominated the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, winning 40-9 in Charlotte. However, they didn't escape unscathed.

The Panthers and quarterback Andy Dalton, who started Sunday for an injured Bryce Young, were held to three points until the fourth quarter, when Chuba Hubbard scored on a 3-yard rush with some of Buffalo’s starters sitting on the bench.

James Cook rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns and the Bills defense had seven sacks in a 40-3 win over the Panthers.

The Buffalo Bills quarterback recorded a passing touchdown and rushing touchdown for the 46th time in his career, surpassing former NFL QB Cam Newton.

The Buffalo Bills trounced the Carolina Panthers 40-9 on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The Bills improved to fell to 5-2 on the season, the Panthers fell to 4-4. Here are the numbers from the game.

The Carolina Panthers have made a decision on the Week 8 status of quarterback Bryce Young. As announced an hour and a half before kickoff, Young will be inactive for this afternoon's matchup against the Buffalo Bills due to his ankle injury. He was listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report after missing three consecutive practices.

Subbing for injured starter Bryce Young, Andy Dalton had three turnovers and took seven sacks as the Bills whipped the Panthers, 40-9.

The Bills (5-2) went to Carolina (4-4) and smashed the Panthers on their own turf at Bank of America Stadium. Buffalo had one player in particular that led the way in a 40-9 win. Here are Bills Wire's give takeaways from the Bills' win over the Panthers:

He and the Bills' offense were able to capitalize on three Carolina turnovers. James Cook had one of the best rushing performances in Buffalo history. Even on a day when he did not dominate, Josh Allen was able to score three times and make some history in the process.