Buffalo
Bills
1-3
47
FINAL
21
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Rams 47-21 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bills not only solidified their strong position in the race for the playoffs but also showcased their offensive firepower against a struggling Rams defense.
Josh Allen led the Bills' offensive charge, throwing for two touchdowns while directing a balanced attack. James Cook III was a standout in the ground game, racking up an impressive 155 rushing yards to keep the Rams' defense on its heels. Sam LaPorta made a notable effort for the Rams, accumulating 138 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Buffalo's relentless scoring.
Defensively, the Bills were impactful, with Dorian Williams snagging two critical interceptions that turned the momentum in Buffalo's favor. Cole Bishop anchored the defense with six total tackles, contributing to a cohesive unit that consistently pressured the Rams' offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when Williams' first interception set up a quick touchdown, shifting the game firmly in the Bills' control and leaving the Rams scrambling to catch up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 41 | 22 | 54% | 316 | 2 | 5 | 55.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 20 | 77% | 221 | 2 | 3 | 87.6 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 21 | 155 | 7.4 | 35 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 89 | 8.9 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 7 | 138 | 19.7 | 39 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 91 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 56 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

