Buffalo
Bills
0-4
35
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Rams
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills secured a decisive 35-14 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5 of the 2026 season, showcasing their dominance as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations. With this win, the Bills continue to build momentum as they aim for a strong postseason push.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 157 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. James Cook III was a standout on the ground, racking up 103 rushing yards and providing a balanced attack that kept the Rams' defense on its heels. The Bills' offensive versatility proved too much for Los Angeles, who struggled to contain their dynamic playmakers.
Defensively, the Bills made their presence felt, with Deone Walker recording two sacks and Maxwell Hairston snagging an interception, both critical in shifting the momentum of the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hairston’s interception halted a Rams drive, allowing Buffalo to extend their lead and seize control of the matchup. Despite a solid performance from Jaylen Watson, who led the Rams with three total tackles, Los Angeles could not overcome the Bills' relentless defense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 16 | 7 | 44% | 157 | 2 | 2 | 79.4 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 26 | 12 | 46% | 125 | 2 | 5 | 46.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 103 | 7.9 | 19 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 1 | 0.2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 28 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 27 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 28 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

