Buffalo
Bills
2-2
24
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Rams
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 28-24, showcasing their resilience and determination. The victory keeps the Rams firmly in the playoff hunt as the 2026 season progresses, while the Bills will need to regroup to maintain their standing in the competitive AFC.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for the Rams, throwing for 278 yards and three touchdowns, proving once again why he is a key asset to this team. Davante Adams was a standout receiver, racking up an impressive 157 receiving yards, while Kyren Williams contributed significantly on the ground with 80 rushing yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive unit that kept the Bills' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Rams made crucial stops, highlighted by Aaron Donald's impactful sack, which helped shift momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Rams defense forced a critical turnover, allowing their offense to capitalize and extend their lead. While Cole Bishop of the Bills recorded eight tackles, it was the Rams’ ability to make key plays that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 278 | 3 | 0 | 133.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 22 | 85% | 205 | 0 | 0 | 99.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 20 | 80 | 4.0 | 33 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 64 | 4.6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 36 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 12 | 29 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 9 | 157 | 17.4 | 62 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kalen DeLoach | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |

