Buffalo
Bills
4-0
28
FINAL
38
Atlanta
Falcons
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting Week 5 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 38-28, improving their season record while handing Buffalo a tough loss. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to solidify their playoff positioning in the competitive 2027 season.
Josh Allen showcased his passing prowess, racking up 444 yards and throwing four touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory. DJ Moore had a standout performance as well, pulling in 196 receiving yards. Despite the impressive offensive numbers from the Bills, the Falcons’ ability to capitalize on key moments proved decisive.
Defensively, Atlanta made crucial plays, with A.J. Terrell Jr. intercepting two of Allen's passes, which turned the tide in the game. Xavier Watts led the Falcons' defense with six total tackles, providing consistent support throughout the contest. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Terrell's second interception halted a critical Buffalo drive, allowing Atlanta to maintain control and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 38 | 21 | 55% | 444 | 4 | 6 | 92.3 |
| Vince Weston | QB | 32 | 17 | 53% | 267 | 1 | 1 | 78.5 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12 | 0 | 0 | 116.6 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 95 | 7.9 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pat Callahan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vince Weston | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremayne Barnett | HB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 8 | 196 | 24.5 | 72 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 48 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 33 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 47 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 26 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Pat Callahan | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 33 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tremayne Barnett | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Juwan Rhodes | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T Cowan | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parker Pollack | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 49 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

