Buffalo
Bills
3-1
14
FINAL
38
Los Angeles
Rams
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Buffalo Bills 38-14 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The victory not only boosts the Rams' confidence but also positions them favorably in the playoff race as they continue to build momentum in the early stages of the season.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 193 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. He connected well with Tyreek Hill, who racked up 66 receiving yards, while the Rams' balanced offensive attack kept Buffalo's defense on its heels throughout the game. Despite the Rams' success, James Cook III stood out for Buffalo, accumulating 89 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rams' offensive firepower.
The Rams' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Kam Curl's two interceptions that halted any potential Buffalo momentum. Byron Young added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Bills' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Curl's interception set up a quick touchdown, extending the Rams' lead and effectively sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 19 | 16 | 84% | 193 | 3 | 0 | 148.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 20 | 8 | 40% | 114 | 1 | 2 | 36.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 7 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 42 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 59 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 37 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 40 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

