Buffalo
Bills
1-3
34
FINAL
59
Los Angeles
Rams
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane clash in Week 5 of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Rams toppled the Buffalo Bills with a convincing final score of 59-34. This victory not only boosts the Rams’ momentum but also solidifies their position in the race for playoff contention as the season progresses.
Matthew Stafford was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 397 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm and decision-making throughout the game. On the receiving end, Ashton Jeanty made his mark with 127 yards, consistently finding space in the Bills' secondary. Despite the loss, James Cook III had a standout performance on the ground, racking up a staggering 316 rushing yards, proving to be a bright spot for Buffalo.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, with Brandon Hill leading the way with five total tackles. Quentin Lake’s interception gave Los Angeles the momentum they needed at a critical juncture, allowing them to capitalize on Buffalo's mistakes. The Rams' ability to disrupt the Bills' rhythm ultimately sealed their dominant victory, highlighting their defensive prowess in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 25 | 23 | 92% | 397 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 8 | 62% | 71 | 1 | 1 | 69.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 25 | 316 | 12.6 | 62 | 4 | 64 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 17 | 87 | 5.1 | 27 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 7 | 127 | 18.1 | 109 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 28 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 25 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 20 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 34 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Lake | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Hill | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 40 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

