Buffalo
Bills
1-3
44
FINAL
31
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Rams 44-31 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts Buffalo’s standing but also solidifies their offensive prowess as they continue their push for the playoffs.
Josh Allen was the star for the Bills, throwing for three touchdowns and helping his team keep pace in a heated offensive battle. Matthew Stafford put up impressive numbers for the Rams, racking up 323 passing yards and keeping the game competitive, but it was the Bills' balanced attack that ultimately prevailed. Tyler Higbee also shined for Los Angeles, leading all receivers with 120 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Greg Rousseau making a significant impact by recording two sacks and Maxwell Hairston securing two crucial interceptions. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Hairston intercepted a pass that shifted momentum firmly in Buffalo's favor. With Dorian Williams leading the way in tackles, the Bills' defense demonstrated their ability to make key plays when it mattered most, sealing the victory against the Rams.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 34 | 23 | 68% | 323 | 1 | 4 | 68.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 260 | 3 | 2 | 105.2 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 12 | 31 | 2.6 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 7 | 120 | 17.1 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 68 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 11 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 52 |

