| Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 60 degrees, rain, 9 mph wind. |
| Carolina won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Lamont Irwin kicked off 70 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR25 (1Q: 15:00) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to TE Smoke McElroy for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Johnston. McElroy gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Racz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine | Protect | +++ | WILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR43 (1Q: 14:31) Dalton Kaplan pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Santiago Bates. DT Ndukwe Followay blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| --- | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CAR43 (1Q: 14:23) Toby Ellard ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Holcomb, assisted by OLB Levi Racz.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| --- | WLB A.Reese | In Box | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-CAR45 (1Q: 13:53) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to TE Kendrick McElroy for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mackenzie Kitchens, assisted by S Mack Montano.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Reese | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB C.Nussmeier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-CAR48 (1Q: 13:14) Jackie Velasquez punted 52 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 13:08) Cooper Lidberg sacked by OLB John Batcheck for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Kerry Howe.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.McTyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| --- | WLB J.Batcheck | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| --- | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-BUF14 (1Q: 12:25) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to TE Nate Boerkircher for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Hardy Gash. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boerkircher gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Wells | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.McTyer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Hamrick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF30 (1Q: 12:00) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Elias Ezell for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Cody Arndorfer. Ezell gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Payton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR43 (1Q: 11:32) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to TE Nate Boerkircher for 16 yards. Tackled by S Chester Willis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.McTyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | Double X(SE) | --- | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR27 (1Q: 11:01) Cary Tavares ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Bryson Manning. Key block delivered by Connor Dillon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | In Box | --- | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| +++ | RDE L.McTyer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Tavares | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Wells |
| +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | In Box | --- | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CAR22 (1Q: 10:21) Play-Action. Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Jordyn Tyson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Chester Willis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-CAR19 (1Q: 09:47) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to RB Javier Payton for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Wiggs. Payton gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB J.Payton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | Bump and Run | --- | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB P.Ashcraft | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB J.Neal | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-8-CAR08 (1Q: 09:15) Cooper Lidberg pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Nate Boerkircher. DE Kim Tedeschi hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| --- | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-CAR08 (1Q: 09:08) Play-Action. Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Jordyn Tyson for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tyson gained 3 yards after the catch. Buffalo 6, Carolina 0
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Wells | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.McTyer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Hamrick | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (1Q: 09:08) Extra point by Lamont Irwin was good. Buffalo 7, Carolina 0 |
| (1Q: 09:00) Lamont Irwin kicked off 63 yards from the BUF35. Santiago Bates returned the ball 25 yards to the CAR27. Tackled by Eli Awsare. |
1-10-CAR27 (1Q: 08:26) Toby Ellard ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Johnston, assisted by DE Jason Merrill. Key block delivered by Arturo Forrest.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| --- | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CAR32 (1Q: 07:57) Dalton Kaplan sacked by DE Jason Merrill for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Josh Leake.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Racz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB B.Holcomb | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Galloway | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| --- | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| --- | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-CAR26 (1Q: 07:19) Dalton Kaplan pass was intended for TE Smoke McElroy and was intercepted by CB Clyde Nussmeier at the CAR38. The interception was returned 11 yards. Tackled by Aidan Galloway.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Galloway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Deskins | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| --- | WLB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB C.Nussmeier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR27 (1Q: 07:11) Javier Payton ran a draw inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Wes Rose, assisted by DT Bryson Manning.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| +++ | RDE W.Rose | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell |
| +++ | WLB B.Bates | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| --- | NB J.Neal | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| --- | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-CAR30 (1Q: 06:36) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Jordyn Tyson for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Jennings. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CAR27 (1Q: 05:49) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to FB Myles Stoutmire for 27 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Stoutmire gained 22 yards after the catch. Buffalo 13, Carolina 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Regis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB M.Weatherly | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB J.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB P.Ashcraft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 05:49) Extra point by Lamont Irwin was good. Buffalo 14, Carolina 0 |
| (1Q: 05:36) Lamont Irwin kicked off 73 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR25 (1Q: 05:36) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR George Lane for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Johnston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-CAR34 (1Q: 04:52) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR Santiago Bates for 5 yards. Tackled by S Mackenzie Kitchens.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Blanchard | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT X.Tucker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | --- | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR39 (1Q: 04:09) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR George Lane for 61 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lane gained 61 yards after the catch. Buffalo 14, Carolina 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:09) Extra point by Nathaniel Vaughn was good. Buffalo 14, Carolina 7 |
| (1Q: 03:53) Nathaniel Vaughn kicked off 74 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 03:53) Cary Tavares ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Donnell Jeffries, assisted by S Terrell Stevenson. Key block delivered by Alexis Howe. Howe ran over John Batcheck to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell |
| +++ | RDE A.Regis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Tavares | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | In Box | --- | | SLOT K.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB P.Ashcraft | Out of Box | --- | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | RCB T.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | NB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | DB J.Neal | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF30 (1Q: 03:31) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Jordyn Tyson for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Wiggs, assisted by OLB Cody Arndorfer. Tyson gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.McTyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Tavares | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Wells | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF49 (1Q: 02:57) Play-Action. Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Elias Ezell for 17 yards. Tackled by S Cedric Alvarez. Ezell gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Wells | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.McTyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Ezell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Hamrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | --- | | TE E.Awsare | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR34 (1Q: 02:11) Javier Payton ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Bryson Manning. DE Wes Rose knocked down Devan Dotson to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| +++ | RDE W.Rose | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Ezell |
| +++ | WLB B.Bates | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| --- | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| --- | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-CAR35 (1Q: 01:26) Play-Action. Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Jordyn Tyson for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Hardy Gash. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CAR34 (1Q: 00:51) Play-Action. Cooper Lidberg pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Javier Payton. DE Albert Regis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Regis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB P.Ashcraft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CAR34 (1Q: 00:45) Lamont Irwin attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 17, Carolina 7 |
| (1Q: 00:40) Lamont Irwin kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-CAR25 (1Q: 00:40) PENALTY: T Miguel Bryant of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CAR20 (1Q: 00:33) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to RB Toby Ellard for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Johnston. Ellard gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.McElroy | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-CAR49 (2Q: 15:00) Toby Ellard ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Johnston, assisted by CB Ike Browning. Key block delivered by Gino Dennis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE D.Fulkerson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF41 (2Q: 14:32) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to TE Kendrick McElroy for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Johnston. McElroy gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Racz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | --- | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF34 (2Q: 14:00) Toby Ellard ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Holcomb, assisted by DE Jason Merrill.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE D.Fulkerson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| --- | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| --- | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF32 (2Q: 13:38) Toby Ellard ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Mack Montano, assisted by ILB Trevor Blasingame. Key block delivered by Gino Dennis. PENALTY: S Mack Montano of Buffalo was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE O.Reid | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | In Box | --- | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB T.Blasingame | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| --- | LCB D.Blanchard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB K.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF14 (2Q: 13:31) Play-Action. Dalton Kaplan pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Smoke McElroy. DE Jason Merrill hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF14 (2Q: 13:25) Toby Ellard ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Weston Mumper.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Deskins |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF10 (2Q: 12:52) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR Caden Cooley for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cooley gained 1 yard after the catch. Buffalo 17, Carolina 13
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Blanchard | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT X.Tucker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 12:52) Extra point by Nathaniel Vaughn was good. Buffalo 17, Carolina 14 |
| (2Q: 12:45) Nathaniel Vaughn kicked off 70 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. PENALTY: S Terrell Stevenson of Carolina was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. |
| (2Q: 12:45) Nathaniel Vaughn kicked off 69 yards from the CAR30. Devonte Floyd returned the ball 25 yards to the BUF26. Tackled by Sawyer Carr. |
1-10-BUF26 (2Q: 12:15) Cary Tavares ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell |
| +++ | RDE W.Rose | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Tavares | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire |
| --- | WLB B.Bates | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| --- | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-BUF22 (2Q: 11:46) Javier Payton ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Weatherly, assisted by CB Julian Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| +++ | RDE W.Rose | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell |
| +++ | WLB B.Bates | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| --- | NB J.Neal | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| --- | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-BUF28 (2Q: 11:19) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to RB Javier Payton for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Jennings, assisted by OLB Cody Arndorfer. Payton gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Regis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Neal | Deep Zone | --- | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB P.Ashcraft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF50 (2Q: 10:35) Play-Action. Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Jordyn Tyson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Hardy Gash. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-CAR47 (2Q: 10:01) Cary Tavares ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Cody Arndorfer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Hobart | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| --- | RDE W.Rose | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Tavares | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell |
| +++ | WLB B.Bates | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-CAR48 (2Q: 09:26) Cooper Lidberg scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Cody Arndorfer and assisted by DE Kim Tedeschi.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Regis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Wells | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB B.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB M.Weatherly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB J.Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-CAR41 (2Q: 08:53) Miguel Walton punted 39 yards. The ball was downed at the CAR02. |
1-10-CAR02 (2Q: 08:43) Dalton Kaplan scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Taylor Rayburn. PENALTY: S Mack Montano of Buffalo was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | --- | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR22 (2Q: 08:33) Toby Ellard ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Mack Montano. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Miguel Bryant to the CAR27.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-CAR27 (2Q: 08:09) Toby Ellard ran around right end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Billy Holcomb, assisted by OLB Arvell Reese. Key block delivered by Gino Dennis.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | --- | | TE R.Deskins |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | --- | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR36 (2Q: 07:35) Caden Cooley ran a reverse around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Lucas Smithson. Key block delivered by Spencer Fano.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE D.Fulkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | --- | | RB T.Ellard |
| +++ | SILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | --- | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-CAR44 (2Q: 07:08) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR Caden Cooley for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Johnston, assisted by S Weston Mumper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Galloway | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Racz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Carr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF41 (2Q: 06:33) Dalton Kaplan pass was dropped by TE Smoke McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF41 (2Q: 06:28) Toby Ellard ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Mack Montano, assisted by S Mackenzie Kitchens. Key block delivered by Josh Leake.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | --- | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF31 (2Q: 05:54) Toby Ellard ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mack Montano.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | --- | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| --- | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| --- | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF28 (2Q: 05:18) Dalton Kaplan pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Bates. DE Jason Merrill hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT X.Tucker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-BUF28 (2Q: 05:09) Dalton Kaplan pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR George Lane. PENALTY: T Miguel Bryant of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Protect | +++ | RDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| --- | RCB T.Lowe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| --- | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-BUF38 (2Q: 05:02) Dalton Kaplan pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Bates. DT Deron Fulkerson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: DE Neil Couillard of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 04:57) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to RB Toby Ellard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Levi Racz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ellard gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.McElroy | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Racz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine | Protect | +++ | WILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-2-BUF25 (2Q: 04:17) Toby Ellard ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Holcomb. Key block delivered by Gino Dennis.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | --- | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | --- | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF23 (2Q: 03:50) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR Santiago Bates for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Johnston. Bates gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| --- | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-BUF19 (2Q: 03:03) Toby Ellard ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Lucas Smithson, assisted by ILB Orlando Johnston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| --- | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| --- | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-BUF18 (2Q: 02:40) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR Caden Cooley for 0 yards. Tackled by S Mackenzie Kitchens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF18 (2Q: 02:13) Nathaniel Vaughn attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 17, Carolina 17 |
| (2Q: 02:06) Nathaniel Vaughn kicked off 67 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 02:06) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Elias Ezell for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Julian Neal. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Ezell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-11-BUF24 (2Q: 01:58) Cooper Lidberg sacked by DT Bryson Manning for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Alexis Howe.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Wells | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Ezell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Hamrick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Awsare | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| --- | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-BUF19 (2Q: 01:11) Cooper Lidberg pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordyn Tyson. ILB Wesley Jennings defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT G.Hobart | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Regis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB P.Ashcraft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-BUF19 (2Q: 01:02) Miguel Walton punted 38 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CAR43. |
1-10-CAR43 (2Q: 00:54) Dalton Kaplan pass was dropped by TE Kendrick McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Galloway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Deskins | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR43 (2Q: 00:45) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR George Lane for 21 yards. Tackled by S Mack Montano. PENALTY: CB Troy Lowe of Buffalo was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Followay | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.McElroy | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Blanchard | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT X.Tucker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Short Zone | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | DB K.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF36 (2Q: 00:32) Dalton Kaplan pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Bates. OLB Arvell Reese knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| --- | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF36 (2Q: 00:25) Dalton Kaplan pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Kendrick McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF36 (2Q: 00:15) Dalton Kaplan pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Bates. S Mackenzie Kitchens defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF36 (2Q: 00:10) Nathaniel Vaughn attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 20, Buffalo 17 |
| (2Q: 00:04) Nathaniel Vaughn kicked off 74 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 00:04) Cooper Lidberg pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordyn Tyson. DT Bryson Manning hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Kerry Howe of Buffalo was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Nathaniel Vaughn kicked off 62 yards from the CAR35. Ike Browning returned the ball 28 yards to the BUF31. Tackled by Cody Arndorfer. |
1-10-BUF31 (3Q: 14:25) Play-Action. Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Jordyn Tyson for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Wes Rose. Tyson gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Alexis Howe of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Howe |
| --- | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-BUF21 (3Q: 14:18) Cary Tavares ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Weatherly, assisted by ILB Bryan Wiggs. Key block delivered by Kerry Howe.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| +++ | RDE L.McTyer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Tavares | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Wells |
| +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-BUF28 (3Q: 13:42) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to TE Nate Boerkircher for 6 yards. Tackled by S Chester Willis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Wells | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Tavares | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| --- | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF34 (3Q: 13:01) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Kevin Herndon for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Weatherly, assisted by OLB Cody Arndorfer.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Hobart | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Regis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Neal | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB H.Gash | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-BUF37 (3Q: 12:22) Miguel Walton punted 53 yards. Liam Bennit returned the kick 4 yards to the CAR14. Tackled by Deron Fulkerson. |
1-10-CAR14 (3Q: 12:12) Play-Action. Dalton Kaplan pass completed to RB Toby Ellard for 29 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mackenzie Kitchens. Ellard gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR43 (3Q: 11:36) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to TE Aidan Galloway for 9 yards. Tackled by S Weston Mumper.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Bates | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Racz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Galloway | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-1-BUF48 (3Q: 11:15) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR Santiago Bates for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Damian Blanchard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bates gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Followay | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT X.Tucker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Short Zone | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF40 (3Q: 10:28) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to RB Toby Ellard for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Taylor Rayburn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | --- | | RB T.Ellard | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF36 (3Q: 10:04) Toby Ellard ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mack Montano.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF34 (3Q: 09:44) Sawyer Carr ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Taylor Rayburn, assisted by DT Deron Fulkerson. Key block delivered by Gino Dennis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 09:06) Toby Ellard ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Jason Merrill, assisted by S Mack Montano. Key block delivered by Gino Dennis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE D.Fulkerson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF18 (3Q: 08:36) Dalton Kaplan pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Toby Ellard. DT Ndukwe Followay hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF18 (3Q: 08:31) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR George Lane for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Neil Couillard, assisted by S Mack Montano. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Protect | +++ | RDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-BUF08 (3Q: 08:07) Dalton Kaplan pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Bates. S Mack Montano defended the pass. PENALTY: DT Ndukwe Followay of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-4-BUF04 (3Q: 07:59) Toby Ellard ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Weston Mumper, assisted by S Mack Montano.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Carr |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF03 (3Q: 07:28) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR Caden Cooley for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 26, Buffalo 17
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Racz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 07:28) Extra point by Nathaniel Vaughn was good. Carolina 27, Buffalo 17 |
| (3Q: 07:17) Nathaniel Vaughn kicked off 64 yards from the CAR35. Devonte Floyd returned the ball 24 yards to the BUF25. Tackled by Cody Arndorfer. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 06:43) Cooper Lidberg kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Leo McTyer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Lidberg | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Faulk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Hobart | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| --- | RDE L.McTyer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Tavares |
| +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire |
| --- | WILB B.Wiggs | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| --- | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| --- | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF27 (3Q: 06:14) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to RB Cary Tavares for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Cody Arndorfer. Tavares gained 18 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Alexis Howe of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.McTyer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Tavares | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Wells | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | Bump and Run | --- | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Bump and Run | --- | | RT A.Howe |
| --- | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-18-BUF17 (3Q: 06:00) Cooper Lidberg pass was intended for TE Nate Boerkircher and was intercepted by CB Julian Neal at the BUF23. The interception was returned 14 yards. Tackled by Kevin Herndon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| --- | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| --- | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-BUF09 (3Q: 05:52) Toby Ellard ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Mack Montano, assisted by ILB Orlando Johnston. Key block delivered by Gino Dennis.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF04 (3Q: 05:09) Toby Ellard ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Fulkerson, assisted by ILB Billy Holcomb. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| --- | NT D.Fulkerson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| --- | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF04 (3Q: 04:37) Dalton Kaplan pass was intended for TE Ralph Deskins and was intercepted by CB Clyde Nussmeier at the BUF02. The interception was returned 98 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 27, Buffalo 23
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Galloway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Deskins | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB C.Nussmeier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:37) Extra point by Lamont Irwin was good. Carolina 27, Buffalo 24 |
| (3Q: 04:27) Lamont Irwin kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-CAR25 (3Q: 04:27) PENALTY: WR Xavier Tucker of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
| 1-15-CAR20 (3Q: 04:20) PENALTY: TE Kendrick McElroy of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-20-CAR15 (3Q: 04:15) Dalton Kaplan pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Bates. CB Devonte Floyd defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT X.Tucker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-CAR15 (3Q: 04:05) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR George Lane for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Taylor Rayburn. Lane gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-CAR22 (3Q: 03:39) Dalton Kaplan pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Smoke McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Galloway | Protect | --- | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Deskins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB C.Nussmeier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-CAR22 (3Q: 03:33) Jackie Velasquez punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF36. |
1-10-BUF36 (3Q: 03:23) Cooper Lidberg kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB John Batcheck.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Lidberg | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Faulk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| +++ | RDE L.McTyer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Tavares |
| +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Wells |
| +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| --- | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF37 (3Q: 02:40) Cooper Lidberg pass was dropped by WR Jordyn Tyson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| --- | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF37 (3Q: 02:30) Cooper Lidberg pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Nate Boerkircher. S Terrell Stevenson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Regis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB P.Ashcraft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-BUF37 (3Q: 02:22) Miguel Walton punted 33 yards. Liam Bennit called for a fair catch at the CAR30. |
1-10-CAR30 (3Q: 02:11) Toby Ellard ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Lucas Smithson. Key block delivered by Josh Leake.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | --- | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE D.Fulkerson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | --- | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-CAR35 (3Q: 01:35) Toby Ellard ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ike Browning. Key block delivered by Josh Leake. Leake ran over Orlando Johnston to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | --- | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR43 (3Q: 00:50) Dalton Kaplan pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Bates.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| --- | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR43 (3Q: 00:42) Toby Ellard ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Johnston, assisted by DE Jason Merrill.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Deskins |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-CAR42 (3Q: 00:06) Dalton Kaplan pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kendrick McElroy. DE Lucas Smithson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-11-CAR42 (4Q: 15:00) Jackie Velasquez punted 46 yards. Kelvin Norton returned the kick -3 yards to the BUF09. Tackled by Sawyer Carr. |
1-10-BUF09 (4Q: 14:52) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Elias Ezell for 43 yards. Tackled by CB Julian Neal. Ezell gained 30 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Hobart | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR48 (4Q: 14:07) Play-Action. Cooper Lidberg pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordyn Tyson. DT Bryson Manning hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR48 (4Q: 14:03) Eli Hamrick ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Keldric Faulk.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Wells |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Hobart | In Box | --- | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| +++ | RDE L.McTyer | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Awsare |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hamrick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire |
| --- | WILB B.Wiggs | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-9-CAR47 (4Q: 13:18) PENALTY: G Devan Dotson of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
3-14-BUF48 (4Q: 13:12) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Kevin Herndon for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Julian Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Neal | Deep Zone | --- | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB P.Ashcraft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-CAR39 (4Q: 12:46) Miguel Walton punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR20 (4Q: 12:39) Toby Ellard ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Billy Holcomb.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CAR21 (4Q: 12:09) Toby Ellard ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jason Merrill, assisted by ILB Orlando Johnston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| --- | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-CAR24 (4Q: 11:36) Dalton Kaplan pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Caden Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Galloway | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT O.Reid | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Protect | --- | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Ellard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB C.Nussmeier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| --- | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CAR24 (4Q: 11:27) Jackie Velasquez punted 43 yards. Kelvin Norton returned the kick 13 yards to the BUF46. Tackled by Cody Arndorfer. |
1-10-BUF46 (4Q: 11:20) Eli Hamrick ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Bryan Wiggs.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Wells |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| +++ | RDE W.Rose | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hamrick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire |
| +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| --- | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF47 (4Q: 10:49) Play-Action. Cooper Lidberg pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordyn Tyson. CB Julian Neal defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| --- | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-9-BUF47 (4Q: 10:40) PENALTY: WR Elias Ezell of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
3-14-BUF42 (4Q: 10:34) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Jordyn Tyson for 28 yards. Tackled by S Cedric Alvarez. Tyson gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Devan Dotson of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Regis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| --- | RCB J.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB P.Ashcraft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-24-BUF32 (4Q: 10:24) Cooper Lidberg pass was dropped by WR Elias Ezell.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Regis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB P.Ashcraft | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-24-BUF32 (4Q: 10:17) Miguel Walton punted 48 yards. Liam Bennit returned the kick 5 yards to the CAR25. Tackled by Deron Fulkerson. |
1-10-CAR25 (4Q: 10:07) Toby Ellard ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Holcomb.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE D.Fulkerson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | WILB T.Blasingame | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| --- | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-CAR29 (4Q: 09:41) Toby Ellard ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Ndukwe Followay, assisted by CB Ike Browning. Key block delivered by Josh Leake.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | --- | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR41 (4Q: 09:02) Dalton Kaplan pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Bates.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| --- | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR41 (4Q: 08:56) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to RB Toby Ellard for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Clyde Nussmeier. Ellard gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF31 (4Q: 08:14) Toby Ellard ran outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by S Mack Montano. Key block delivered by Spencer Fano.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF14 (4Q: 07:45) Toby Ellard ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Johnston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| --- | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| --- | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-BUF12 (4Q: 07:02) Toby Ellard ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mack Montano.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | --- | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-BUF11 (4Q: 06:19) Play-Action. Dalton Kaplan pass was dropped by TE Kendrick McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Couillard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-BUF11 (4Q: 06:12) Nathaniel Vaughn attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 30, Buffalo 24 |
| (4Q: 06:06) Nathaniel Vaughn kicked off 74 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 06:06) Cary Tavares ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Bryson Manning.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Ezell |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| --- | RDE L.McTyer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Tavares | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Wells |
| +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| --- | WLB J.Batcheck | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-BUF28 (4Q: 05:39) Javier Payton ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Jennings, assisted by S Cedric Alvarez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher |
| +++ | RDE W.Rose | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson |
| +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell |
| +++ | WLB B.Bates | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| --- | RCB H.Gash | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Small |
| --- | NB J.Neal | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-BUF33 (4Q: 05:09) Cooper Lidberg pass was dropped by WR Elias Ezell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB C.Tavares | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Wiggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB J.Batcheck | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB P.Ashcraft | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-BUF33 (4Q: 05:03) Miguel Walton punted 48 yards. Liam Bennit returned the kick 4 yards to the CAR23. Tackled by Deron Fulkerson. |
1-10-CAR23 (4Q: 04:55) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR George Lane for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Orlando Johnston. Lane gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | --- | | RB T.Ellard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR34 (4Q: 04:48) Dalton Kaplan pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR George Lane.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT O.Reid | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Racz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Blasingame | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| --- | FS W.Mumper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CAR34 (4Q: 04:37) Toby Ellard ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Fulkerson, assisted by DT Ndukwe Followay. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE D.Fulkerson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Galloway |
| +++ | NT N.Followay | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE J.Merrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB L.Racz | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Wallentine |
| +++ | WILB O.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS W.Mumper | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-CAR33 (4Q: 03:54) Sawyer Carr ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Fulkerson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane |
| +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.McElroy |
| +++ | RDE N.Couillard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley |
| +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Blasingame | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Ellard |
| +++ | WILB A.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | WLB I.Browning | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | LCB T.Lowe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | RCB C.Nussmeier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-12-CAR32 (4Q: 03:11) Jackie Velasquez punted 40 yards. Kelvin Norton returned the kick 48 yards to the CAR24. Tackled by Spencer Fano. |
1-10-CAR24 (4Q: 03:00) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to RB Javier Payton for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Julian Neal, assisted by CB Mario Weatherly.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR13 (4Q: 02:35) Cooper Lidberg pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kevin Herndon. OLB Cody Arndorfer defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB J.Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CAR13 (4Q: 02:25) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to TE Nate Boerkircher for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Wesley Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Faulk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Wells | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT B.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.McTyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Hamrick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Stoutmire | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB B.Wiggs | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Willis | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-CAR12 (4Q: 02:07) Cooper Lidberg pass completed to WR Jordyn Tyson for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Parker Ashcraft.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Rose | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | NB P.Ashcraft | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-4-CAR07 (4Q: 02:01) Cooper Lidberg scrambled for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 30, Carolina 30
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Boerkircher | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Regis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Payton | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Jennings | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB B.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | LCB M.Weatherly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB H.Gash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Small |
| --- | NB P.Ashcraft | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS T.Stevenson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| +++ | FS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 02:01) Extra point by Lamont Irwin was good. Buffalo 31, Carolina 30 |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| (4Q: 01:53) Lamont Irwin kicked off 65 yards from the BUF35. Santiago Bates returned the ball 15 yards to the CAR15. Tackled by Eli Awsare. |
1-10-CAR15 (4Q: 01:44) Dalton Kaplan pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kendrick McElroy. DE Jason Merrill hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB O.Johnston | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CAR15 (4Q: 01:35) Play-Action. Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR Caden Cooley for 22 yards. Tackled by S Mackenzie Kitchens. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cooley gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | --- | | RB T.Ellard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR37 (4Q: 01:10) Dalton Kaplan pass was dropped by TE Kendrick McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Reid | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Bennit | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT X.Tucker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CAR37 (4Q: 01:02) Play-Action. Dalton Kaplan pass completed to TE Kendrick McElroy for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Arvell Reese, assisted by CB Ike Browning.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE L.Smithson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | --- | | RB T.Ellard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Carolina called a time out. |
3-7-CAR40 (4Q: 00:50) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to RB Sawyer Carr for 9 yards. Tackled by S Mackenzie Kitchens. Carr gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Carr | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB I.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Carolina called a time out. |
1-10-CAR49 (4Q: 00:42) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to WR Santiago Bates for 33 yards. Tackled by S Mackenzie Kitchens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE N.Followay | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.McElroy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB I.Browning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Deep Zone | --- |
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| Carolina called a time out. |
1-10-BUF18 (4Q: 00:33) Dalton Kaplan pass completed to TE Kendrick McElroy for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mack Montano.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Kaplan |
| *** | LDE D.Fulkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Lane | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Followay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.McElroy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Merrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Ellard | Protect | --- | SILB O.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Bates | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Fano |
| +++ | LCB I.Browning | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Forrest |
| +++ | RCB T.Lowe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Leake |
| +++ | NB C.Nussmeier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Dennis |
| +++ | SS M.Montano | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Bryant |
| +++ | FS M.Kitchens | Bump and Run | --- |
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| 2-8-BUF16 (4Q: 00:13) Dalton Kaplan spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| 3-8-BUF16 (4Q: 00:11) Nathaniel Vaughn attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 33, Buffalo 31 |
| (4Q: 00:04) Nathaniel Vaughn kicked off 74 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 00:04) PENALTY: QB Cooper Lidberg of Buffalo was called for Delay of Game. |
1-15-BUF20 (4Q: 00:04) Cooper Lidberg pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jordyn Tyson. DE Albert Regis blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Lidberg |
| *** | LDE K.Tedeschi | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Herndon | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT D.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Boerkircher | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE A.Regis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Tyson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Arndorfer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Ezell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Batcheck | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Arnold | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB H.Gash | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Howe |
| +++ | RCB T.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dotson |
| +++ | NB M.Weatherly | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Small |
| +++ | DB J.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dillon |
| +++ | SS C.Alvarez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Howe |
| --- | FS C.Willis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Carolina Panthers 33, Buffalo Bills 31 |