Buffalo
Bills
0-4
25
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 28-25, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams were looking to make a statement, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious in this tightly contested battle.
Matthew Stafford led the Rams with an impressive performance, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Kyren Williams added to the offensive firepower with a solid 100 rushing yards, while Puka Nacua topped the receiving chart with 119 yards, providing crucial support in the passing game. The Rams’ offense was balanced and efficient, enabling them to keep the Bills' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, Myles Garrett stood out for the Rams, recording two sacks that played a pivotal role in disrupting the Bills' rhythm. The game turned when the Rams' defense managed to hold off a late surge from Buffalo, forcing the Bills to settle for a field goal instead of a game-winning touchdown. This defensive stand proved crucial, allowing the Rams to secure their hard-fought victory and maintain their momentum heading into the next week.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 27 | 15 | 56% | 286 | 3 | 1 | 114.1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 233 | 1 | 0 | 94.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 18 | 100 | 5.6 | 29 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 18 | 39 | 2.2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 56 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 62 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 52 |

