Buffalo
Bills
3-1
38
FINAL
25
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup in Week 5 of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 38-25. The Bills came in looking to solidify their playoff positioning, while the Rams aimed to bounce back from a recent slump.
Buffalo's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for three touchdowns and commanded the field with poise. Skyler Bell was the standout receiver, racking up 108 yards and showcasing his ability to stretch the field. James Cook III contributed significantly in the ground game, adding 58 rushing yards that helped maintain the Bills' offensive rhythm.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays to secure their victory, highlighted by Cole Bishop's interception that shifted momentum back in Buffalo's favor. The Rams struggled to contain the Bills' explosive offense, and despite Tremaine Edmunds' eight tackles, they failed to create enough stops. The turning point came in the second quarter when Allen connected on a touchdown pass that not only put the Bills ahead but also established the tone for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 31 | 19 | 212 | 2 | 1 | 89.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 19 | 182 | 3 | 0 | 135.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 11 | 40 | 3.6 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 31 | 3.1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 21 | 2.1 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Bell | WR | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| J. Michael Sturdivant | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desjuan Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40 |

