Carolina Panthers: Top takeaways from preseason victory over Buffalo Bills

ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to pass during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on August 9, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to pass during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on August 9, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Jermaine Kearse #10 completes a three yard touchdown pass from Josh McCown #15 of the New York Jets against Kevon Seymour #27 of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter during their game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Jermaine Kearse #10 completes a three yard touchdown pass from Josh McCown #15 of the New York Jets against Kevon Seymour #27 of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter during their game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Bills planned on targeting Kevon Seymour

There is no question that the Buffalo Bills entered this preseason game wanting to achieve two things: get the ball out of Nathan Peterman’s hands fast and throw in Kevon Seymour direction.

The Bills started the game with their first three pass attempts towards Seymour resulting in a defensive pass interference and completions to Andre Holmes and Kelvin Benjamin.

Later in the drive, Peterman connected with Rod Streater on a touchdown that was called back for offensive pass interference. However, a few plays later Peterman did end up connecting with Benjamin for the touchdown.

This cornerback job opposite James Bradberry was a big question entering training camp. While it is a limited sample size, it wouldn’t be surprising to see opposing offenses use a similar gameplan this season. It will be up to Seymour or rookie Donte Jackson to step up in this role.