Buffalo
Bills
1-3
21
FINAL
27
Los Angeles
Rams
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-21, securing an important win in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Matthew Stafford led the Rams' offense with precision, throwing for two touchdowns and helping to keep the chains moving. Kyren Williams was a force on the ground, racking up 110 rushing yards and providing a crucial balance to the Rams' attack. Josh Allen put up impressive numbers for the Bills with 263 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Rams’ offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Rams made key stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Myles Garrett's 1.5 sacks that disrupted Buffalo's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Rams' defense held the Bills to a crucial fourth down, allowing Los Angeles to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the game. Terrel Bernard's 11 tackles for the Bills showcased their efforts, but it wasn't sufficient to shift the momentum in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 30 | 22 | 263 | 1 | 0 | 110.8 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 29 | 16 | 176 | 2 | 0 | 96.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 14 | 110 | 7.9 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 56 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

