Buffalo
Bills
3-1
14
FINAL
38
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 38-14, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the league. Week 5 of the 2026 season showcased the Rams' offensive prowess, while the Bills struggled to keep pace in what was a critical matchup for both teams.
Matthew Stafford was the star of the game, throwing for 325 yards and three touchdowns, leading a high-powered Rams offense that was firing on all cylinders. Puka Nacua dazzled with a standout receiving performance, racking up 143 yards and providing crucial catches that kept the chains moving. The Bills' Josh Allen managed only 39 rushing yards, unable to find his rhythm against a relentless Rams defense.
Defensively, the Rams were equally impressive, with Aaron Donald contributing a sack that disrupted Buffalo's offensive flow, while Kam Curl secured an interception that swung momentum firmly in Los Angeles' favor. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Curl’s pick led to a quick touchdown, pushing the Rams' lead to two scores, making it an uphill battle for the Bills. Overall, the Rams' balanced attack and defensive resilience proved too much for Buffalo in this decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 18 | 15 | 325 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 13 | 195 | 1 | 2 | 68.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 16 | 2.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 143 | 28.6 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 66 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

