Buffalo
Bills
4-0
14
FINAL
43
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Buffalo Bills with a commanding 43-14 victory. This win solidifies the Rams' position in the playoff race, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 314 yards and five touchdowns, leading a potent Rams offense. Puka Nacua was his top target, racking up 123 receiving yards and proving to be a consistent threat throughout the game. Meanwhile, James Cook III led the Bills' rushing attack with 48 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Rams' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Rams made significant contributions, highlighted by Kamren Kinchens, who registered three total tackles and a sack. Jaylen Watson also made his presence felt with two key interceptions, effectively stifling any hopes of a Buffalo comeback. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Stafford connected with Nacua for a long touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in the Rams' favor and setting the tone for the rest of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 314 | 5 | 3 | 98.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 12 | 46% | 98 | 0 | 5 | 16.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 7 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 42 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 101 | 50.5 | 15 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 71 | 71.0 | 57 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

