BUF at CAR 2014-08-08

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, left, celebrates with Thomas Davis, right, after the defense stopped the Buffalo Bills on fourth down during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Bills Panthers Football - Cam Newton, Thomas Davis

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, left, celebrates with Thomas Davis, right, after the defense stopped the Buffalo Bills on fourth down during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Bills Panthers Football - EJ Manuel

Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) reaches in vain for a pass as Buffalo Bills' Corey Graham (20) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Bills Panthers Football - Kelvin Benjamin, Corey Graham

Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) reaches in vain for a pass as Buffalo Bills' Corey Graham (20) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin, front, catches a touchdown pass as Buffalo Bills' Stephon Gilmore, back, defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Bills Panthers Football - Kelvin Benjamin, Stephon Gilmore

Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin, front, catches a touchdown pass as Buffalo Bills' Stephon Gilmore, back, defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Buffalo Bills' Thad Lewis (9) throws a pass as Carolina Panthers' Kawann Short (99) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Bills Panthers Football - Thad Lewis, Kawann Short

Buffalo Bills' Thad Lewis (9) throws a pass as Carolina Panthers' Kawann Short (99) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Buffalo Bills players celebrate Anthony Dixon's (26) touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Bills Panthers Football - Anthony Dixon

Buffalo Bills players celebrate Anthony Dixon's (26) touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Buffalo Bills' Nickell Robey (37) fumbles a punt against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. The Bills recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Bills Panthers Football - Nickell Robey

Buffalo Bills' Nickell Robey (37) fumbles a punt against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. The Bills recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Buffalo Bills' T.J. Graham (11) is hit by Carolina Panthers' Philly Brown (16) after catching a punt during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Bills Panthers Football - T.J. Graham, Philly Brown

Buffalo Bills' T.J. Graham (11) is hit by Carolina Panthers' Philly Brown (16) after catching a punt during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Matt Blanchard (5) looks to pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Bills Panthers Football - Matt Blanchard

Carolina Panthers' Matt Blanchard (5) looks to pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Buffalo Bills' Da'Norris Searcy (25) returns an interception against Carolina Panthers' Philly Brown (16) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Bills Panthers Football - Da'Norris Searcy, Philly Brown

Buffalo Bills' Da'Norris Searcy (25) returns an interception against Carolina Panthers' Philly Brown (16) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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