Buffalo
Bills
3-1
47
FINAL
40
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 47-40. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, making this matchup a critical one in the 2026 season.
Josh Allen led the Bills' offensive charge with an impressive 344 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball consistently downfield. Complementing his performance, James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground with 94 rushing yards, while the Rams' Matthew Stafford threw for four touchdowns, keeping the game competitive until the very end. Puka Nacua was a standout for Los Angeles, racking up an astounding 254 receiving yards, demonstrating his explosive capability.
Defensively, Landon Jackson was a force for Buffalo, recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Rams' rhythm at crucial moments. The turning point came late in the game when Jackson's pressure forced a hurried throw from Stafford, leading to an interception by Jessie Bates III. Though the Rams fought valiantly with their offensive firepower, it was the Bills' defensive plays that ultimately secured the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 24 | 344 | 0 | 2 | 85.9 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 19 | 13 | 319 | 4 | 0 | 150.7 |
| Kyle Allen | QB | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 147.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 94 | 7.8 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 38 | 3.2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 254 | 31.8 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 134 | 19.1 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 48 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 42 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

