“There Will Be Suspensions” Bills-Panthers Post-Game Brawl Captured On Video, Disturbing Details Emerge
What was supposed to be a routine postgame handshake turned chaotic Sunday afternoon as players from the Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers got into a heated altercation following Buffalo’s dominant
An ugly post-game brawl between the Bills and Panthers has been captured on video, which reveals disturbing details
According to multiple reports and video footage circulating on social media, the confrontation began when Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins and Panthers defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson exchanged words during the postgame handshake line.
Witnesses say Dawkins appeared to glance up at the scoreboard before extending his hand — an action that Robinson took exception to. Within seconds, the two were chest-to-chest, prompting teammates and staff to rush in and separate the pair as tempers flared.
Security and officials quickly stepped in to de-escalate the situation. No punches were reported to have landed, and the scene broke up within moments, but not before cameras captured the heated exchange.
“I was just trying to shake hands,” Dawkins told reporters afterward. “The scoreboard said what it said. I respect every opponent, but sometimes emotions run high.” Robinson declined to speak to the media following the game.
The NFL is expected to review the incident, as postgame scuffles typically draw attention from the league’s disciplinary office. No fines or suspensions have been announced as of Sunday evening.
The incident capped off a frustrating day for the Panthers, who entered the matchup riding a three-game winning streak but struggled against Buffalo’s relentless defense. The Bills, meanwhile, improved to 6–2 and remain one of the AFC’s hottest teams heading into Week 9.
What’s Next
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The NFL will likely assess the postgame footage to determine if disciplinary measures are necessary.
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Both teams return to practice Monday morning, with Buffalo preparing for a key divisional matchup next week.
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The Panthers will look to regroup after their toughest loss of the season.
New Coach Thrilled as Ex-Oiler Finally Finding Fit After First Goal
Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm couldn’t be more relieved and happier after Viktor Arvidsson finally found the back of the net. The former Edmonton Oiler scored his first goal as a Bruin in Friday’s 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche — and the bench boss was thrilled to see it happen.
“I’m glad he found the net,” Sturm said after the game. “Hopefully not just him, but the whole team can enjoy a glass of wine tonight and kind of relax a little bit.”
It was a goal that was followed by a “battle cry”, as NESN puts it. He’d been working hard to get on the scoresheet since arriving in a trade, but Arvidsson hadn’t put one past a goalie. Finally, he got one, banking a shot off Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood from behind the net. Just 39 seconds later, Boston scored again to take the lead — a sequence that flipped the game and fueled the win.
The milestone was a big one for Arvidsson, who joined the Bruins earlier this month after being traded by the Oilers for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Edmonton’s cap crunch made the move necessary, but the Oilers could potentially use his depth scoring now. Outside of a six-goal outburst versus the Montreal Canadiens, the Oilers are struggling to find goals. Arvidsson only has one, but has notched points in three straight games, giving him four points in 10 appearances.
Perhaps more than the points, Arvdisson brings energy and experience to the Bruins. It’s that kind of aggressive style that the Oilers seem to be missing so far this season. Arvidsson didn’t have a great year in 2024-25, but it was never for a lack of trying. He’s a smaller guy with a motor that won’t quit.
Arvidsson tallied 27 points in 64 games last season with Edmonton, but he’s now on pace for 33. With his confidence growing — and his coach firmly in his corner (which the Oilers arguably were not)— the veteran forward looks poised to carve out a key role in the Bruins’ top nine moving forward.
