Buffalo
Bills
4-0
41
FINAL
38
Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 41-38, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams fought hard, trading blows in an offensive showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. With this victory, the Bills improved their record, while the Rams are left searching for answers.
Key performances fueled the Bills' success, particularly from quarterback Josh Allen, who tossed four touchdown passes, showcasing his elite arm and poise under pressure. On the other side, Matthew Stafford led the Rams with a stellar 364 passing yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win. Tory Horton emerged as a standout receiver for Los Angeles, racking up 179 yards, but Buffalo's offensive firepower proved too much in the end.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that shaped the outcome, highlighted by Ed Oliver's two sacks, which disrupted Stafford's rhythm. Christian Benford also made his presence felt with four total tackles, while Cole Bishop sealed the deal with a critical interception. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Allen connected with his receivers to maintain possession, allowing Buffalo to run down the clock and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 364 | 3 | 3 | 97.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 324 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 3 | 0.4 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Horton | WR | 7 | 179 | 25.6 | 122 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 54 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 33 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 41 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 18 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 10 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 38 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 31 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

