Buffalo
Bills
1-3
49
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Rams 49-14 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bills continue to establish themselves as a dominant force in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.
Quarterback Josh Allen was the star of the night, throwing for 259 yards and four touchdowns, displaying his ability to dissect the Rams' defense. He also contributed on the ground with 13 rushing yards, while Davante Adams led the Rams in receiving with a notable 143 yards. However, it was Allen's efficient passing that truly set the tone for the game.
The Bills' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Maxwell Hairston's two interceptions that shifted momentum in Buffalo's favor. Christian Benford led the team with six total tackles, ensuring that the Rams struggled to find their rhythm. Ed Oliver added to the pressure with a sack, contributing to a defensive effort that stifled Los Angeles throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 259 | 4 | 3 | 77.9 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 236 | 2 | 7 | 67.6 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 9 | 4 | 44% | 28 | 0 | 1 | 12.4 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 12 | 1.3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ronnie Rivers | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 8 | 143 | 17.9 | 17 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 114 | 38.0 | 61 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 46 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 53 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

