Buffalo
Bills
3-1
35
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Rams 35-14, asserting their dominance in the 2026 season. With playoff implications looming, the Bills capitalized on their offensive prowess to secure a critical victory on the road.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers in crucial moments. The Rams' Matthew Stafford put up strong passing numbers with 197 yards, but it was the Bills' efficient offense that ultimately dictated the pace of the game. Notably, Puka Nacua shone for Los Angeles, racking up 160 receiving yards, but the efforts were not enough to overcome Buffalo's scoring onslaught.
Defensively, the Bills were able to disrupt the Rams' rhythm, highlighted by Maxwell Hairston's interception that shifted momentum late in the first half. C.J. Gardner-Johnson anchored the defense with three total tackles, helping to stifle any potential Rams' comeback. Myles Garrett delivered a sack for Los Angeles, but the Rams struggled to contain the Bills' offensive firepower, making the defensive efforts fall short in this crucial clash.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 197 | 2 | 3 | 70.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 8 | 100% | 129 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 160 | 26.7 | 64 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 6 | 116 | 19.3 | 58 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daequan Hardy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

