Buffalo
Bills
2-2
20
FINAL
31
Los Angeles
Rams
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 showdown, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 31-20, solidifying their position as a contender in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game hungry for a win, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and tactical prowess.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Rams' attack. Complementing his efforts, running back Blake Corum rushed for 104 yards while star receiver Davante Adams lit up the field with 138 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat to the Bills' defense.
Defensively, the Rams made critical stops, with Myles Garrett contributing a key sack that helped shift momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the third quarter when a timely interception turned the tide, allowing Los Angeles to capitalize and extend their lead. Buffalo struggled to recover from that setback, ultimately falling short in the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 36 | 29 | 81% | 307 | 2 | 0 | 120.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 36 | 20 | 56% | 239 | 1 | 0 | 85.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 10 | 104 | 10.4 | 79 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 52 | 4.3 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dean Connors | HB | 15 | 46 | 3.1 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | — | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 88 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | — | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dean Connors | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 44 |

