Postgame Chaos: Bills Lineman Sparks Violent Scuffle After Panthers Win
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Moments after the Buffalo Bills’ commanding 40-9 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 8, chaos nearly erupted when offensive lineman Dion Dawkins got into a heated confrontation with Panthers defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson.
According to on-field witnesses, Robinson approached Dawkins while still wearing his helmet, leading to a tense face-to-face standoff. The two exchanged words, then began pushing and shoving before Dawkins threw his hat at Robinson. That act sent Robinson charging forward, only to be restrained by teammates as the situation spiraled toward a potential brawl.
Crazy scene at the end of Bills-Panthers …
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) October 26, 2025
Talked to Dion Dawkins on the field, asked him why emotions were so high between him and A’Shawn Robinson.
Dawkins looked up at the scoreboard and said: “40-9.” Said he was trying to shake hands postgame and then … chaos pic.twitter.com/O7A1Tf009O
Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel and several Panthers players quickly intervened to separate the two. ESPN reporter Kimberley Martin posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Dawkins shouted “40–9,” the final score of the game, at Robinson — which set him off. Robinson’s teammate Derrick Brown had to physically drag him away as Robinson yelled, “Get off me!” in frustration.
The source of the altercation remains unclear, though it likely stemmed from bad blood that developed over the course of the game. Dawkins, known for his aggressive style and fiery temperament, has a long history of on-field incidents, particularly against division rivals like the New York Jets. Still, seeing tempers flare between two players who rarely face each other was unexpected.
It’s unclear who was more at fault — whether it was Robinson acting as a sore loser after the blowout, or Dawkins showing poor sportsmanship in the heat of victory. Either way, the exchange overshadowed an otherwise dominant team performance.
The NFL has yet to comment on the incident, but it’s possible that both players could face fines or disciplinary action. What’s certain is that the scuffle added an ugly footnote to what was one of Buffalo’s most complete games of the season.
For Bills fans, the victory improves the team to 5–2 and ends a two-game skid, yet the postgame headlines focused more on the fight than the football. The league and fans alike are left debating where to draw the line between passion and professionalism.
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