Buffalo
Bills
4-0
21
FINAL
35
Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Buffalo Bills 35-21 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Rams solidified their position in the standings, taking a crucial step toward postseason contention.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 330 yards and contributing significantly to the team's offensive explosion. Despite Josh Allen's three touchdown passes for Buffalo, it was DJ Moore's standout performance with 131 receiving yards that kept the Bills competitive but ultimately fell short against the Rams' relentless offense.
On the defensive side, the Rams made critical plays that swung momentum in their favor. Aaron Donald was a force, notching two sacks, while JT Woods secured two interceptions, halting Buffalo's drives at crucial moments. The turning point came in the second half when Woods' second interception set up a touchdown that extended the Rams' lead, allowing them to hold off any potential comeback from the Bills.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 29 | 23 | 330 | 3 | 3 | 108.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 30 | 15 | 327 | 3 | 2 | 94.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Cook | HB | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 131 | 26.2 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 131 | 18.7 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

