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Bills’ Joe Brady to play Allen in preseason

8/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

Buffalo Bills host Carolina Panthers on August 15, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
Bills coach Joe Brady said every player, including Josh Allen, will play, giving Allen his first preseason action in two years.
The game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, has Kalshi odds favoring Buffalo 63% over Carolina 39%.
Predictions include Jonathon Brooks scoring a touchdown, Jaelan Phillips sacking Allen, and John Metchie III leading Panthers in receiving yards.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 AFL-NFL merger combined ten AFL clubs—including the Buffalo Bills, founded in 1960—with three NFL teams (the Colts, Browns and Steelers) to create a 26-team league of two 13-team conferences. That realignment placed the Bills permanently in the AFC East, a structure still used in today’s August 15, 2026 preseason game at Orchard Park.

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Story summary

Buffalo Bills host Carolina Panthers on August 15, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
Bills coach Joe Brady said every player, including Josh Allen, will play, giving Allen his first preseason action in two years.
The game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, has Kalshi odds favoring Buffalo 63% over Carolina 39%.
Predictions include Jonathon Brooks scoring a touchdown, Jaelan Phillips sacking Allen, and John Metchie III leading Panthers in receiving yards.

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