Buffalo
Bills
2-2
38
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Rams
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 38-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations early in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game eager to establish momentum, but it was the Bills who ultimately came out on top in this high-stakes matchup.
Quarterback Josh Allen was a standout for Buffalo, tossing three touchdown passes and leading his team to victory. Meanwhile, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford put up impressive numbers with 324 passing yards, but it was Kyren Williams' explosive performance on the ground, racking up 141 rushing yards, that kept Los Angeles competitive. Puka Nacua's 88 receiving yards also highlighted a strong offensive showing for the Rams.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game, with C.J. Gardner-Johnson snagging two interceptions to halt key Rams drives. Cole Bishop led Buffalo with eight total tackles, reinforcing a sturdy defensive effort. The turning point came when Gardner-Johnson's second pick set up a pivotal touchdown, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 46 | 34 | 74% | 324 | 2 | 4 | 71.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 263 | 3 | 0 | 144.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 24 | 141 | 5.9 | 33 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 9 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Elliott Hunt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 27 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 84 | 84.0 | 69 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 44 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Elliott Hunt | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 52 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 26 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 33 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

