Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills 12/19/2021

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah (20) dives for yardage on a kick-off return against Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton looks to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled after the pass by Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Barkley (17) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary, below, scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hands off the ball to running back Chuba Hubbard (30) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to hand off the ball to running back Chuba Hubbard (30) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary, below, scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79) celebrates after running back Devin Singletary (26) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson (30) is helped off the field after an apparent injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball against Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is tackled on the run against Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson (30) and free safety Jordan Poyer, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) evades Buffalo Bills defensive end Efe Obada (93) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) dives in for a touchdown against Carolina Panthers cornerback Rashaan Melvin (29) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) scrambles to recover a loose ball against Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Vernon Butler (94) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) evades Buffalo Bills defensive end Efe Obada (93) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs makes a catch in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) drops a handoff from quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled on the run by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Bravvion Roy (93) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) recovers a dropped ball against Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Vernon Butler (94) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass under pressure in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (99) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Cam Newton in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs in a two-point conversion against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after running in a two-point conversion against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after running in a two-point conversion against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Cam Newton in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) celebrates catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs in a two-point conversion against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Carolina Panthers free safety Jeremy Chinn (21) reacts after making an interception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers free safety Jeremy Chinn (21) reacts after making an interception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (97) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) evades Buffalo Bills defensive end Efe Obada (93) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Cam Newton in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) breaks away from Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson (30) breaks up a pass to Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah (20) breaks away from Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule works the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson (30) breaks up a pass to Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a pass as Carolina Panthers cornerback Rashaan Melvin (29) looks on in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers free safety Jeremy Chinn (21) makes an interception against Buffalo Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam (41) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson (30) breaks up a pass to Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) runs the ball against Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after running in a two-point conversion in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) scores a touchdown against Carolina Panthers safety Kenny Robinson (27) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is tackled on the run by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) celebrates his completion with tight end Dawson Knox (88) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) breaks away from Carolina Panthers free safety Jeremy Chinn (21) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is tackled by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) makes a catch in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs in a two-point conversion against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah (20) dives in a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah (20) dives in a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after failing to convert a field goal in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Efe Obada (93) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Gabriel Davis, right, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, celebrates with wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) after a touchdown by wide receiver Gabriel Davis in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Beasley can forget trying to negotiate a trade out of Buffalo now that he’s a free agent after being cut by the Bills on Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

FILE -Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive end Efe Obada (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard park, N.Y., Sunday Dec. 19, 2021. The Washington Commanders have signed defensive end Efe Obada and brought back depth cornerback Danny Johnson. The team announced the contracts more than a week after adding guard Andrew Norwell and re-signing a handful of players. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

FILE - The field is prepared at Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Carolina Panthers, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills moved closer to landing $200 million in NFL funding to help finance their bid to build a new stadium, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday, March 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)