Buffalo
Bills
3-1
38
FINAL
48
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams outlasted the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 48-38, improving their record as they look to solidify their playoff positioning. This high-stakes game showcased the Rams' explosive offense against a Bills team eager to bounce back from previous losses.
Matthew Stafford was nothing short of sensational, throwing for an impressive 533 yards and six touchdowns, leading the Rams to victory. His connection with Davante Adams was particularly noteworthy, as Adams racked up 210 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Bills' defense. Despite a modest rushing performance from Blake Corum, the air attack proved more than sufficient.
Defensively, the Rams were able to contain the Bills at critical moments, with Trent McDuffie making his presence felt with five tackles. While the Bills' Greg Rousseau recorded three sacks and Jalon Kilgore intercepted two passes, it was the Rams' ability to make key stops that ultimately swung the game in their favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Stafford orchestrated a clutch touchdown drive that put the Rams ahead for good, sealing the win and showcasing their offensive prowess.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 37 | 23 | 62% | 533 | 6 | 2 | 123.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 44 | 20 | 45% | 451 | 3 | 3 | 76.9 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 9 | 210 | 23.3 | 32 | 3 | 48 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 12 | 210 | 17.5 | 68 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyrell Shavers | WR | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 4 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 114 | 19.0 | 45 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 28 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 40 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | — | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 14 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 14 | 0 | 47 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden Schooler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 51 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 45 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

