Bills have a punter competition but there's just one problem

The Buffalo Bills have been in a competition between rookie seventh-round pick Tommy Doman and veteran Mitch Wishnowsky for the punting job. During Saturday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers at the new Highmark Stadium, the Bills had nine possessions, but they never punted. The game ended with three touchdowns, four field-goal attempts, and the end of the first half and the game.

Coach Joe Brady admitted he hoped to get some punts, but there simply wasn't a need for one. Avoiding the punter isn't new for Buffalo, as they punted the fifth-fewest times in the NFL last season. The game opened with a field goal, followed by a touchdown on the second possession, and the remaining drives ended with missed field goals and made field goals.

The lack of punts left Doman's competition without an opportunity to showcase his skills. Doman, who handled holding duties for Tyler Bass, played seven special teams snaps. Bass made three field goals and two extra points while missing one field-goal attempt.