
The Panthers and Buffalo Bills meet Sunday in a compelling Week 8 matchup that should reveal plenty about both offenses. Carolina has found balance behind its evolving two-back rotation and an improving defense that’s beginning to dictate games. Buffalo, fresh off its bye week, is looking to reestablish rhythm through quarterback Josh Allen and its young receiving corps. With contrasting styles and playmakers capable of swinging momentum either way, here are four player props that stand out for Panthers–Bills.
Second-year receiver Xavier Legette is heating up at the perfect time for Carolina’s offense. He has caught 11 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns over the last two weeks, developing a strong connection with both Bryce Young and veteran Andy Dalton. Dalton is set to start after Young suffered an ankle sprain last week. His style, next to rookie Tetairoa McMillan has also given Carolina a reliable size advantage on the perimeter. Facing a Buffalo secondary led by smaller corners, Legette’s 6-foot-3 frame should be featured again.
The Panthers’ staff has emphasized leveraging their tall receiver group to simplify reads. Legette’s ability to win in traffic and produce after the catch makes him a high-probability target in a game where Buffalo’s defense will focus on containing McMillan downfield. With Carolina mixing play action off its revitalized rushing attack, Legette should see enough volume to surpass 32.5 yards.
Keon Coleman’s rookie season has been uneven, and the numbers reflect it. Outside of a 45-yard debut in Week 1, he has failed to reach 40 receiving yards in six straight games. He’s averaging under four targets per game and has yet to develop consistent chemistry with Allen in Buffalo’s rotation-heavy passing attack. ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky noted that the Bills need to scheme Coleman open laterally rather than relying on jump balls, but the staff has yet to show that adjustment consistently.
This week, Coleman draws a surging Carolina secondary led by Jaycee Horn, who’s coming off a two-interception performance against the Jets. The Panthers are top-10 in yards allowed and just recorded six sacks, their best defensive outing of the season. With Horn likely shadowing Coleman and Allen distributing the ball evenly among multiple pass-catchers, Coleman faces a difficult path to exceeding 42.5 yards.
Chuba Hubbard’s workload remains steady in Carolina’s new two-back system. Head coach Dave Canales alternated series between Hubbard and Rico Dowdle last week, giving both 14–17 carries apiece. The Panthers totaled 125 rushing yards against a stacked Jets front, with Hubbard contributing 55 total yards and several key first downs. Canales praised his perimeter runs and screen-yardage production, noting the physical tone both backs brought to the offense.
Buffalo’s defense has struggled to stop the run in its recent losses, allowing over 100 yards in three straight games. With Carolina’s offensive identity built on balance and ball control, Hubbard’s role as the complement to Dowdle gives him a clear path to surpassing 41.5 rushing yards. Even if the carries are split evenly, his volume, efficiency, and ability to exploit soft edges make the over appealing.
Rico Dowdle has quietly become one of the NFL’s most efficient runners. Despite a late start to his season, he ranks third in the league in total rushing yards and fourth in rush yards over expected per Next Gen Stats. Over the last three weeks, he’s converted multiple red-zone opportunities and continues to generate chunk plays even when facing loaded boxes. In Week 7, he led Carolina with 96 total yards and four chain-moving carries, reinforcing his role as the go-to finisher in the backfield.
Canales’ offense has emphasized rewarding Dowdle’s vision and burst near the goal line, often leaning on him in heavy personnel. Against a Bills defense that has given up seven rushing touchdowns in the last month, Dowdle’s ability to create after contact makes him a strong anytime touchdown pick at plus odds. With Hubbard drawing defensive attention, Dowdle should see at least one short-yardage scoring chance.
Carolina’s formula is clear: run the ball effectively, stay efficient on early downs, and let its defense dictate tempo. Buffalo will counter with a fast-paced offense capable of explosive drives but still working to find consistency from its young receivers. With both teams leaning on complementary football, these four props seem favorable.

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