Buffalo
Bills
1-3
47
FINAL
43
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 47-43, in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams had everything to play for, with the Bills looking to solidify their position in the playoff race while the Rams aimed to bounce back after a tough start to the season.
Buffalo's offense shone brightly, led by quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for three touchdowns and helped propel the team to victory. Running back Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 162 rushing yards, while wide receiver Jaylen Waddle of the Rams showcased his skills with 151 receiving yards, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Bobby Okereke's interception that shifted momentum back in their favor. Despite Aaron Donald's two sacks for the Rams, the Bills' defense managed to contain the explosive Rams offense just enough to hold on for the win. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense tightened up, forcing the Rams into a crucial turnover that sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 345 | 3 | 2 | 109.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 303 | 3 | 2 | 105.4 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 18 | 162 | 9.0 | 76 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 7 | 0 | 64 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 151 | 21.6 | 17 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 15 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 26 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 40 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 29 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 26 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Asamoah II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 4 | 4 | 5 | 48 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

