Buffalo
Bills
3-1
35
FINAL
6
Los Angeles
Rams
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup, the Buffalo Bills overwhelmed the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 35-6, showcasing their dominance in the 2026 season. The Bills entered this game looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, and they did just that, executing a balanced offensive and defensive game plan.
Josh Allen was the star of the day for Buffalo, throwing for 218 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. Meanwhile, James Cook III added a solid ground presence with 40 rushing yards, allowing the Bills to maintain control throughout the game. Puka Nacua was the standout for the Rams, racking up 88 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Bills were a force to be reckoned with, led by Greg Rousseau, who not only tallied three total tackles but also recorded 2.5 sacks, disrupting the Rams' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Rousseau's relentless pressure led to a critical interception by Cole Bishop, shifting the momentum firmly in Buffalo's favor. The Rams struggled to recover from that setback, as the Bills' defense stifled any attempts at a resurgence.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 16 | 8 | 218 | 3 | 1 | 109.3 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 12 | 6 | 154 | 1 | 3 | 84.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 0 | 72 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

