The Buffalo Bills ended their two-game losing streak in emphatic fashion on Sunday. A dominant 40-9 road victory over the Carolina Panthers pushed Buffalo to 5-2 and showcased the kind of complete performance they needed heading into the second half of the season.
However, the blowout win took an unexpected turn when things got heated at midfield after the final whistle. What started as routine postgame handshakes quickly escalated into a tense confrontation between players from both sides.
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ESPN’s Kimberly A. Martin captured the moment on video, showing Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins exchanging heated words with Panthers defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson.
Dawkins appeared to toss something in Robinson’s direction before teammates stepped in to restrain him. Robinson tried to retaliate as the situation briefly spiraled before cooler heads prevailed.
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FULL VIDEO of the heated postgame exchange between Bills LT Dion Dawkins and Panthers DE A’Shawn Robinson, courtesy of my @espnnfl crew. We were waiting to interview Dawkins on the field when we saw the two exchange words, and things escalated from there …. pic.twitter.com/SipmbHghqU
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) October 26, 2025
According to Martin’s report, Dawkins glanced up at the scoreboard to check the final score before mentioning “40-9” to Robinson. The comment struck a nerve, and Robinson attempted to confront Dawkins before being held back by teammates.
The frustration was understandable given the circumstances. Carolina entered Sunday with momentum, holding a 4-3 record and undefeated at Bank of America Stadium this season. It marked their first winning record since 2021, and optimism was building in Charlotte.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
But Buffalo dismantled that confidence from start to finish, outscoring the Panthers 21-0 in the third quarter alone and handing Carolina a humbling loss that dropped them back to 4-4.
Postgame tension between non-rivals is rare, but emotions clearly ran high after a physical game. The league will now review the incident to determine whether discipline is warranted for either player involved.
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