Buffalo
Bills
1-3
38
FINAL
21
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Rams 38-21, solidifying their place in the playoff conversation. With both teams eager to boost their standings, the Bills delivered a strong performance that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who not only threw for a touchdown but also rushed for an impressive 119 yards, demonstrating his dual-threat capability. DJ Moore made significant contributions in the passing game, racking up 86 receiving yards. On the Rams' side, veteran Matthew Stafford put up 287 passing yards but struggled to keep pace with the Bills' high-powered offense.
Defensively, the Bills' standout performance was highlighted by Greg Rousseau, who recorded two sacks, applying relentless pressure on Stafford. Christian Benford's two interceptions were crucial in shifting momentum, helping the Bills maintain control throughout the contest. The turning point came early in the third quarter when Benford's second pick led to a quick touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 33 | 20 | 287 | 1 | 2 | 73.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 13 | 145 | 1 | 0 | 129.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 119 | 14.9 | 2 | 61 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 60 | 5.5 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 8 | 86 | 10.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

