Buffalo
Bills
1-3
49
FINAL
65
Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Los Angeles Rams outlasted the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 65-49 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This matchup showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in a competitive conference.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for an astounding 628 yards and seven touchdowns, a performance that will be remembered as one of the season's best. Puka Nacua was his top target, racking up an impressive 259 receiving yards, proving to be a nightmare for the Bills' secondary. On the ground, James Cook III kept the Bills competitive with 119 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Rams' aerial assault.
Defensively, the Rams made their mark with key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Kamren Kinchens was a standout with two crucial interceptions, giving Los Angeles the opportunities needed to maintain their lead. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Stafford connected with Nacua for a long touchdown, giving the Rams a comfortable cushion that the Bills struggled to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 36 | 20 | 628 | 7 | 2 | 116.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 18 | 337 | 4 | 3 | 109.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 119 | 11.9 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 259 | 43.2 | 5 | 77 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 114 | 38.0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Maximus Pulley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 34 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

