Buffalo
Bills
1-3
28
FINAL
31
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills, with a final score of 31-28. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their positions in the playoff race, and the stakes were high as they battled for momentum in the early part of the season.
Taylen Green shone for the Rams, throwing for an impressive 332 yards, while Josh Allen kept the Bills in contention with three touchdown passes. Puka Nacua made a significant impact with 172 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and create big plays. Trey Benson contributed on the ground as well, adding 70 rushing yards to complement the passing attack.
On the defensive side, the Rams' Isaiah Bolden led the team with five total tackles, providing a steady presence throughout the contest. The game's turning point came when Quentin Lake intercepted a key pass from Allen, allowing the Rams to regain control and ultimately secure the victory. Meanwhile, Greg Rousseau's two sacks for the Bills highlighted their defensive effort, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rams' offensive firepower.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 332 | 3 | 0 | 138.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 293 | 3 | 1 | 137.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 8 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 40 | 4.0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 172 | 24.6 | 45 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 160 | 16.0 | 144 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 18 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 50 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | — | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 18 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalevon Campbell | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory Bamba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 30 |

