Buffalo
Bills
2-2
28
FINAL
24
Los Angeles
Rams
0-3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams, finishing with a final score of 28-24. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Bills managed to hold off a late surge from the Rams to secure their victory and improve their standing in the league.
Buffalo's offense was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for two touchdowns and showcased his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Running back James Cook III also delivered a standout performance, racking up 102 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Rams' defense guessing. On the receiving end, Stefon Diggs made key catches to help sustain drives and put points on the board.
Defensively, Ed Oliver was a game-changer for the Bills, recording two sacks that disrupted Matthew Stafford's rhythm throughout the contest. While Nate Landman from the Rams tallied eight total tackles, it was Oliver's ability to push the pocket that ultimately shifted the momentum in Buffalo's favor. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Oliver's second sack led to a critical turnover, allowing the Bills to capitalize and secure their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 36 | 24 | 285 | 0 | 0 | 90.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 19 | 221 | 2 | 0 | 138.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 102 | 7.3 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 74 | 7.4 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darryl Peterson III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 53 |

