By STEVE REED, AP Sports Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A little rest proved just what Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills needed.

James Cook ran for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns, Allen accounted for three scores and the Bills returned from their bye with a resounding 40-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Allen improved to 8-0 following the bye week and established an NFL record by becoming the first player to run and throw for a touchdown in 46 games, breaking the mark previously held by former Panthers QB Cam Newton.

“I think it's the way that our guys handle (the bye),” Allen said. “Just making sure that we're practicing the right way. Coming off two losses it's been lingering with us, so we wanted to come out and put our best foot forward — and

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