Buffalo
Bills
2-2
30
FINAL
7
Los Angeles
Rams
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 30-7. This Week 5 matchup was crucial for both teams as they aimed to solidify their playoff aspirations early in the season. The Bills' dominance on both sides of the ball was evident as they controlled the game from start to finish.
Josh Allen led the Bills' offensive charge, throwing for two touchdowns while also showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. James Cook III was a standout in the backfield, racking up 140 rushing yards and consistently moving the chains. The Rams struggled to contain the Bills' offensive firepower, ultimately falling short in the battle for field position and scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the Bills made a significant impact with Terrel Bernard's two interceptions, which were pivotal in shifting momentum and thwarting any potential Rams scoring drives. Despite a solid outing from the Rams' defense, including a sack and four tackles from their standout players, they were unable to stop the relentless Bills offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when Buffalo scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 273 | 0 | 5 | 44.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 12 | 86% | 232 | 2 | 1 | 128.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 140 | 10.8 | 18 | 1 | 58 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 35 | 2.9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 40 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 51 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 23 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 44 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

