Buffalo
Bills
1-3
27
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Rams
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Buffalo Bills 42-27, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, as the Rams sought to maintain momentum after a strong start to the season, while the Bills aimed to bounce back from previous struggles.
Deshaun Watson was the star of the day for the Rams, throwing for 214 yards and an impressive four touchdown passes. His ability to connect with receivers in critical moments propelled Los Angeles ahead, while the Bills struggled to keep pace offensively. On the ground, James Cook III stood out for Buffalo, racking up 165 rushing yards and 85 receiving yards, showcasing his dual-threat capability.
Defensively, the Rams made their mark with a standout performance from Nate Landman, who secured two crucial interceptions, halting Buffalo's momentum at key junctures. The game turned when Landman's first pick deep in Rams territory shifted the tide, allowing Los Angeles to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite the Bills' offensive efforts, it was the Rams' defensive plays that ultimately sealed the victory and kept them in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 22 | 18 | 82% | 214 | 4 | 3 | 107.1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 5 | 38% | 116 | 1 | 4 | 57.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 165 | 11.8 | 80 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 136 | 15.1 | 85 | 1 | 77 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 12 | 87 | 7.3 | 12 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 63 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 20 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 3 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 26 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | WILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

