Buffalo
Bills
2-2
43
FINAL
35
Los Angeles
Rams
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 43-35, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. Both teams showcased explosive offensive performances, but it was Buffalo that ultimately outlasted their opponents in a high-stakes contest.
Leading the charge for the Bills was running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who dominated the ground game with an impressive 267 rushing yards, making crucial plays that kept the chains moving. On the other side, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had a standout performance, throwing for 425 yards and four touchdowns, connecting frequently with his top target, Jeff Caldwell, who racked up 168 receiving yards.
Defensively, Kaleb Elarms-Orr of the Bills made his presence felt with six total tackles, contributing to a solid defensive effort that included a key interception by Christian Benford. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense stifled a crucial Rams drive, allowing the Bills to seal the victory and maintain their momentum in the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 26 | 21 | 81% | 425 | 4 | 2 | 126.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 10 | 67% | 203 | 1 | 0 | 131.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 32 | 267 | 8.3 | 44 | 5 | 43 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 87 | 10.9 | 10 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 168 | 28.0 | 65 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 157 | 31.4 | 92 | 1 | 85 | 1 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 8 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 22 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 14 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Huzzie | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Codrington | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daequan Hardy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

