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Article5 takeaways from Bills win over Panthers in first preseason game
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Brady didn't shy away from deep drops for Josh Allen, even calling a few under center play-action passes. On those five drop backs, Allen was 5-of-5 for 100 yards and a touchdown. Last season, Allen finished with his lowest average depth of target (aDOT) in his NFL career, at just 7.8 yards. Allen's aDOT against the Panthers was 13.6 yards.
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Brady's deep-passing scheme lifts Allen's aDOT from 7.8 to 13.6 in preseason.

Joe Brady's offensive scheme prioritizes deep passing; on five deep drop backs in preseason opener, Allen completed 5-of-5 for 100 yards and a touchdown. Allen's average depth of target (aDOT) against Panthers was 13.6 yards, a significant jump from his 2025 season low of 7.8 yards, suggesting Brady's play-calling will push the ball downfield more aggressively than the prior offensive system.

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