Louisville
Tigers
5-11
31
FINAL
37
Buffalo
Bills
11-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Louisville Tigers 37-31, solidifying their position in a competitive season. Both teams were looking to gain momentum, but it was Buffalo who emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle.
Cam Ward was the standout performer for the Bills, throwing for an impressive 420 passing yards and four touchdown passes. His ability to connect with receivers downfield was crucial in keeping the Tigers' defense on their heels. Buffalo's offense was firing on all cylinders, with Ward showcasing his arm strength and precision throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills made key stops when it mattered most, particularly in the second half. Buffalo's ability to pressure the quarterback and force crucial turnovers shifted the momentum, allowing them to maintain their lead. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a critical interception set up a touchdown that ultimately sealed the victory for the Bills.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 40 | 30 | 420 | 4 | 3 | 110.4 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 21 | 318 | 3 | 0 | 133.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 90 | 5.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| R.J Harvey | HB | 15 | 33 | 2.2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| David Johnson | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Johnny White | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike Mathew | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stevan Ridley | HB | 4 | -2 | -0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Mathew | WR | 9 | 132 | 14.7 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 9 | 125 | 13.9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Michael Thomas | WR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Shamar Easter | TE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Hakeem Nicks | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jaleel Skinner | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Victor Wembanyama | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| R.J Harvey | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| David Johnson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Zay Cohen | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Stone | DT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braian Womack | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A'mir Sears | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Smith | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cj Allen | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amari Vickerson | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian MacDonald | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pierre-Paul | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon White | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Weeks | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone James | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Busari Raji | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Igwebuike | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L.T Overton | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tate Wallace | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence Brooks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Blaze | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jatavis Brown | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 29 |
| Chris Wyatt | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 42 |

