The Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime Monday night at SoFi Stadium, with Rams kicker Tyler Bass converting a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining in overtime to secure the victory. The game featured 35 fourth-quarter points, a career-high 17 catches by Rams receiver Puka Nacua, and 383 passing yards from Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for two touchdowns. The loss dropped the Rams to 2-3, their fourth such record in five seasons.
The contest marked the first meeting between consecutive NFL MVPs—Buffalo’s Josh Allen (2024) and Los Angeles’ Stafford (2025)—since Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers in 2015. Allen, who finished with 350 passing yards and two touchdowns, opened the overtime drive with a 57-yard catch-and-run by Khalil Shakir, but the Rams’ defense rebounded when Nate Landman forced a fumble on the next play, recovering it in Bills territory. Stafford then led Los Angeles to a scoring opportunity, but Bass’s kick sealed the win.
Rams fall to 2-3 for fourth time in five seasons
The Rams’ record now stands at 2-3, a mark they’ve hit four times in the last five seasons. Their previous 2-3 starts have led to varied outcomes: in 2022, they finished 5-12 after a Super Bowl hangover; in 2023, they rallied to 10-7 before losing in the wild-card round; and in 2024, they again went 10-7 before a divisional-round exit. The Rams’ special teams and penalties were cited as key factors in the loss, continuing a trend that has plagued them in close games.
Bills improve to 4-1 with offensive fireworks
Buffalo’s offense, led by Allen, accounted for 35 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, including touchdowns from James Cook (two) and Stefon Diggs. Cook’s performance was mixed, as he also fumbled earlier in the game, though Landman’s recovery prevented a potential game-winning Bills score. The Bills’ defense, meanwhile, capitalized on a Stafford interception in the second half to shift momentum.
Key plays and statistical highlights
- Tyler Bass’s game-winning field goal: 45 yards, 1:55 left in overtime.
- Puka Nacua’s career-best: 17 receptions for 189 yards.
- Matthew Stafford’s efficiency: 40-of-54 for 383 yards, two TDs.
- Josh Allen’s clutch drive: 57-yard catch-and-run by Shakir set up the early overtime opportunity.
- Nate Landman’s defensive stand: Forced fumble recovery in overtime to keep the Rams in the game.
The Rams, despite the loss, remain a top NFC contender, while the Bills’ victory solidifies their status as a Super Bowl LXI favorite after the thrilling matchup.