Buffalo
Bills
3-1
10
FINAL
31
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Buffalo Bills 31-10 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Rams' playoff prospects but also serves as a statement game against a formidable opponent, clearly establishing their dominance at home.
Matthew Stafford led the Rams' offensive charge, throwing for 243 yards and a touchdown, while Kyren Williams contributed significantly on the ground with 71 rushing yards. The Rams showcased a balanced attack, effectively moving the ball and keeping the Bills' defense on their heels throughout the matchup. Khalil Shakir was the standout for Buffalo, racking up 118 receiving yards but ultimately unable to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Rams were anchored by Aaron Donald, who recorded a sack that disrupted Buffalo's momentum at critical moments. The game's turning point came early in the second half when the Rams' defense forced a turnover that led to an immediate touchdown, stretching their lead and putting the game out of reach for the Bills. Overall, the Rams effectively controlled both sides of the ball, demonstrating their potential as serious contenders this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 33 | 22 | 243 | 1 | 0 | 98.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 37 | 22 | 221 | 1 | 0 | 85.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 21 | 71 | 3.4 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 21 | 2.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 10 | 118 | 11.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 |

