Buffalo
Bills
3-1
38
FINAL
36
Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams by a final score of 38-36. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious in this high-scoring showdown.
Josh Allen was sensational for Buffalo, throwing for 369 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense with precision. He found a favorite target in Skyler Bell, who racked up an impressive 204 receiving yards, proving to be a game-changing presence downfield. Meanwhile, Kyren Williams kept the Rams competitive with a remarkable 157 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, A.J. Haulcy was a standout for the Bills, contributing with four total tackles and an interception that proved pivotal in the game's outcome. Ed Oliver added pressure on the Rams' offense with a sack, helping to disrupt their rhythm when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, as Haulcy's interception set the stage for the Bills to regain control and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 369 | 4 | 2 | 113.7 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 227 | 1 | 1 | 97.5 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 16 | 157 | 9.8 | 26 | 3 | 64 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 80 | 6.7 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Bell | WR | 7 | 204 | 29.1 | 38 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 99 | 0 | 73 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 9 | 1 | 38 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 71 | 8.9 | 24 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 19 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 24 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Haulcy | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Solomon | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 37 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

