Buffalo
Bills
1-3
16
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 5 matchup of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Rams secured a 28-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. The Rams showcased their offensive prowess, while the Bills were left searching for answers after a tough loss that could impact their postseason chances.
Matthew Stafford was the standout performer for Los Angeles, throwing for 292 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading the Rams' high-powered offense. He connected with Zay Flowers for a game-high 130 receiving yards, demonstrating a formidable connection that kept the Bills' defense on their heels. Kyren Williams contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 82 yards, balancing the attack and keeping the Bills from focusing solely on the passing game.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays to stifle Buffalo's offense, with Nate Landman recording a crucial sack that disrupted the Bills' momentum. The turning point came when Maxwell Hairston intercepted a pass, giving the Rams an opportunity to extend their lead and put the game out of reach. With solid defensive efforts and timely offensive execution, Los Angeles was able to hold off Buffalo and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 292 | 4 | 2 | 101.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 145 | 1 | 1 | 65.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 82 | 8.2 | 26 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 75 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 25 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | β | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | β | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maximus Pulley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

