Buffalo
Bills
4-0
35
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup in Week 5 of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 35-28. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff positions, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious in a high-stakes showdown.
Josh Allen showcased his elite talent, passing for 356 yards and throwing four touchdowns, leading the Bills' offense with precision and poise. James Cook III contributed a solid ground game with 68 rushing yards, while Zavion Thomas from the Rams put on a spectacular performance, racking up 147 receiving yards despite the loss.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, with Greg Rousseau recording a crucial sack and Cole Bishop leading the team with three tackles. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Allen connected with a touchdown pass to secure the lead, leaving the Rams unable to respond effectively. Despite Jaylen Watson's interception for Los Angeles, their defense couldn't contain Buffalo's explosive offense when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 12 | 356 | 4 | 1 | 128.5 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 18 | 8 | 266 | 2 | 0 | 128.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 68 | 4.5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 14 | 42 | 3.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 147 | 49.0 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 138 | 34.5 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

