Buffalo
Bills
2-2
20
FINAL
16
Los Angeles
Rams
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 20-16, securing a crucial victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for supremacy in the standings, this win helps the Bills maintain their momentum heading into the rest of the season.
Josh Allen was instrumental for Buffalo, throwing for 213 yards and a touchdown, while also showcasing his ability to distribute the ball effectively. Jordan Addison emerged as his go-to target, racking up an impressive 110 receiving yards, providing a reliable option in critical moments. On the ground, Kyren Williams led the Rams with 90 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to tip the scales in their favor.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted the game's momentum, particularly with Geno Stone's standout performance, recording 1.5 sacks that pressured the Rams' offense throughout the match. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense stifled a late Rams drive, allowing the Bills to hold on for the victory. Overall, both teams showcased their strengths, but it was Buffalo's timely defensive stops that ultimately secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 20 | 213 | 1 | 0 | 101.6 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 32 | 23 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 89.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 14 | 90 | 6.4 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 15 | 56 | 3.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 31 | 4.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Fiske | DT | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 54 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40 |

