Buffalo
Bills
2-2
52
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Rams
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 52-42, solidifying their place as a formidable contender in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game seeking a crucial win, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious in this Week 5 showdown.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for the Bills, throwing for an impressive 409 yards and five touchdown passes, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. On the other side, Kyren Williams rushed for 101 yards, while Puka Nacua led the Rams in receiving with 140 yards, contributing significantly to the offensive fireworks displayed throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays when it mattered most, with Cole Bishop securing an interception that shifted momentum in Buffalo's favor. Greg Rousseau added to the pressure with a sack, helping to disrupt the Rams' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bishop’s pick set up a crucial touchdown, allowing Buffalo to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 32 | 22 | 409 | 5 | 0 | 151.0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 18 | 10 | 271 | 4 | 3 | 100.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 38 | 2.4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 140 | 46.7 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 125 | 25.0 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 6 | 121 | 20.2 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 33 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

