Buffalo
Bills
3-1
38
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Rams 38-14, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bills continue to build momentum, while the Rams look to regroup after a tough loss at home.
Buffalo’s offensive explosion was led by quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for four touchdowns, showcasing his efficiency and precision. Running back James Cook III contributed significantly with 64 rushing yards, while wide receiver Jonathan Taylor of the Rams shined with a remarkable 128 receiving yards, keeping the pressure on Buffalo’s defense throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, highlighted by Jacob Rodriguez’s two interceptions that turned the tide in Buffalo's favor. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Rodriguez picked off a pass, setting up a quick touchdown that extended the Bills' lead. With Antonio Johnson leading the way with three tackles and Jonathan Greenard contributing a sack, the Bills’ defense effectively stifled the Rams' offensive efforts, ensuring a comfortable win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 28 | 11 | 39% | 266 | 2 | 5 | 58.6 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 14 | 7 | 50% | 249 | 4 | 2 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 113 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 124 | 41.3 | 60 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 34 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 43 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nephi Sewell | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 29 |

