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PFF: Highest-graded Bills players on defense vs. the Panthers

Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Jacob Hollister (87) is tackled by Buffalo Bills linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (48) after making a catch in the third quarter pre-season game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Jacob Hollister (87) is tackled by Buffalo Bills linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (48) after making a catch in the third quarter pre-season game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

The Buffalo Bills fell to the Carolina Panthers, 31-26, in their final contest in the NFL's 2024 preseason.

Statistics will always help determine who played well. So will the eye test. But why not get a little bit deeper with some help from the analytics folks at Pro Football Focus?

With that, here are the five highest-graded players from the Bills defense against the Panthers:

CB Keni-H Lovely

Sep 9, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Western Michigan Broncos cornerback Keni-H Lovely (2) celebrates a defensive play against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Western Michigan Broncos cornerback Keni-H Lovely (2) celebrates a defensive play against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 68.6.

LB Ede Ulofoshio

Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jaden Shirden (35) tries to break free from Buffalo Bills linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (48) after making a catch in the fourth quarter pre-season game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jaden Shirden (35) tries to break free from Buffalo Bills linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (48) after making a catch in the fourth quarter pre-season game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 69.4.

CB Daequan Hardy

Bills defensive backs Daequan Hardy, left, and Kendall Williamson battle for possession of the ball during drills on day three of the Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, Friday, July 26, 2024.
Bills defensive backs Daequan Hardy, left, and Kendall Williamson battle for possession of the ball during drills on day three of the Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, Friday, July 26, 2024.

PFF grade: 70.4.

DE Kingsley Jonathan

Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) is tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive end Kingsley Jonathan (59) in the first quarter pre-season game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) is tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive end Kingsley Jonathan (59) in the first quarter pre-season game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 74.0.

CB Ja'Marcus Ingram

Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) and Buffalo Bills safety Kendall Williamson (36) tackle Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) and Buffalo Bills safety Kendall Williamson (36) tackle Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 76.6.

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