Buffalo
Bills
0-4
17
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Rams
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 17-14, marking an important victory for Buffalo in Week 5 of the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Bills managed to hold off the Rams in the closing moments to secure the win.
Josh Allen led the Bills' offense with 153 passing yards, but it was James Cook III who stole the spotlight on the ground, racking up an impressive 165 rushing yards. Keon Coleman also made a significant impact in the passing game, hauling in 117 receiving yards. These offensive standouts combined to create a balanced attack that kept the Rams' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that ultimately influenced the game's outcome. Dorian Williams recorded an interception that shifted momentum in Buffalo's favor, while Cole Bishop's three total tackles helped maintain pressure on the Rams' offense. Aaron Donald's sack for Los Angeles showcased his defensive prowess, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide, as the Bills' defense clamped down when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 8 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 89.0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 16 | 10 | 153 | 1 | 1 | 88.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 165 | 13.8 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 14 | 51 | 3.6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gano | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

