Buffalo
Bills
3-1
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FINAL
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Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 31-17, securing a crucial victory in the 2026 season. This win not only bolsters the Rams' playoff aspirations but also highlights their offensive prowess while putting the Bills on notice as they aim to regroup.
Leading the charge for the Rams was quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his veteran savvy. Complementing Stafford's efforts was running back Kyren Williams, who racked up 100 rushing yards, while wide receiver Puka Nacua made headlines with a standout performance, accumulating 123 receiving yards. Together, they formed a formidable offensive trio that kept the Bills' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Rams did not register standout individual performances, but their collective effort was instrumental in curbing the Bills' offensive momentum. The pivotal moment came in the second quarter when a key third-down stop shifted the game's tide, allowing the Rams to maintain their lead and control the tempo. This solid defensive strategy, combined with their explosive offense, ultimately led to the Rams' convincing victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 37 | 23 | 62% | 286 | 2 | 1 | 92.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 159 | 1 | 0 | 101.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 17 | 100 | 5.9 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 72 | 4.5 | 20 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | — | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 123 | 15.4 | 24 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Pittman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 56 |

