Rams at Bills
Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Rams 17 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Rams 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Bills 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPTy Simpson 325 yds passingJames Cook III 91 yds rushingAnthony Smith 130 yds receivingMyles Garrett 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 402 · 383Passing yards 325 · 182Rushing yards 77 · 201Completions 23/38 · 19/24Yards per carry 4.5 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 24-17, securing their place in the postseason. The victory was crucial for Buffalo as they aimed to solidify their playoff positioning, while the Rams sought to end their season on a high note.
Josh Allen led the way for the Bills, throwing for two touchdowns and contributing to the team's offensive rhythm. Meanwhile, Ty Simpson showcased his skills for the Rams, racking up 325 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Buffalo’s balanced attack. James Cook III added a strong ground game with 91 rushing yards, while Anthony Smith was a standout for Los Angeles, accumulating 130 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays to stifle the Rams' momentum, with Dadrion Taylor-Demerson leading the team with eight tackles. Myles Garrett of the Rams was a disruptive force, registering 2.5 sacks, but ultimately it was Buffalo's ability to hold off the Rams in critical moments that defined the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter, where a crucial turnover by Los Angeles allowed Buffalo to maintain their lead and close out the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | ||||||
| Ty SimpsonQB | 23/38 | 61% | 325 | 1 | 0 | 96.9 |
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 19/24 | 79% | 182 | 2 | 0 | 126.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 12 | 65 | 5.4 | 40 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Ty SimpsonQB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramon WilliamsHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 12 | 91 | 7.6 | 43 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kewan LacyHB | 15 | 90 | 6.0 | 33 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Josh AllenQB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte MoldenWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||||
| Anthony SmithWR | 8 | 130 | 16.3 | 17 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 8 | 92 | 11.5 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Nick CastroWR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ramon WilliamsHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bills | |||||||
| Skyler BellWR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jackson HawesTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Donte MoldenWR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Keleki LatuTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kewan LacyHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||
| Myles GarrettREDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew MukubaFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade OluokunMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamari SharpeCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stetson MitchellDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah GriffinDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reddy StewardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus RatcliffeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 1/1 | 2 | 29 |
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/2 | 3 | 36 |
