Buffalo
Bills
3-1
67
FINAL
66
Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling shootout that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 67-66 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. Both teams showcased offensive firepower, but it was Buffalo that ultimately secured the victory, maintaining their momentum in the league.
Tyler Shough of the Rams put on a record-setting performance with an astonishing 577 passing yards and eight touchdown passes, showcasing his elite talent under pressure. However, it was James Cook III of the Bills who provided a crucial ground game, amassing 102 rushing yards to complement the air attack. The receiving corps was highlighted by Kyle Pitts Sr., who dominated the field with 258 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept Los Angeles in the fight.
Defensively, Aaron Donald was a standout for the Rams, logging six total tackles and three sacks, consistently disrupting Buffalo's rhythm. Despite the defensive efforts, it was a critical interception by Kam Curl that could have shifted the momentum, but ultimately, the Bills’ ability to respond under pressure proved decisive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, where Buffalo's resilience allowed them to hold off a last-ditch effort from the Rams, sealing a remarkable victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 38 | 25 | 577 | 8 | 2 | 126.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 17 | 360 | 7 | 2 | 115.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 102 | 7.8 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 16 | 82 | 5.1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 10 | 258 | 25.8 | 3 | 82 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 7 | 204 | 29.1 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyrell Shavers | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Donald | LEDG | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 47 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 61 |

