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Josh Allen secured his first career overtime victory and 100th win, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 37-34 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Tyler Bass kicked a 45-yard field goal after Greg Rousseau blocked the Rams' attempt. The game featured six lead changes and 890 combined offensive yards.
The Los Angeles Rams lost 37-34 to the Buffalo Bills in overtime on Monday, with coach Sean McVay citing a blocked field goal attempt as the decisive error. The Rams fell to 2-3, while the Bills improved to 4-1. McVay criticized his decision to keep the ball on third down instead of attempting a closer kick, calling it a mistake that 'cost us the game.'
The Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills met at SoFi Stadium for a high-profile Week 5 Monday Night Football game, pitting the last two NFL MVPs, Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen, against each other. The matchup featured a high over/under of 55.5 points, reflecting expectations for a shootout. Aaron Donald returned to the Rams' defense from a back injury, while the Bills sought to bounce back from their first loss of the season. Fantasy sports analysts highlighted Josh Allen and Rams running back Blake Corum as key value picks, noting the potential for high scoring across both teams.
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime on Monday night, capping a high-scoring, back-and-forth contest at SoFi Stadium. The game featured eight lead changes and 35 combined fourth-quarter points, with the final score decided by a 45-yard field goal from Bills kicker Tyler Bass. Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford led explosive offensive performances, while a fumble recovery by the Rams defense in overtime set up the decisive sequence.
Buffalo Bills defeated Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime, while Baltimore Ravens beat Atlanta Falcons 30-23 despite missing Lamar Jackson.
The Arizona Cardinals suffered their fourth consecutive loss, falling 45-21 to the Detroit Lions, which extended their home losing streak to nine games. Head coach Mike LaFleur refused to make immediate changes to his coaching staff or starting quarterback, despite a disastrous defensive performance and mounting pressure. The team traded wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston and faces a potential franchise-record home losing streak if they lose to the Los Angeles Rams next.
Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders suffered critical late-game errors in Week 5, resulting in a loss and a tie, respectively. Both coaches accepted full responsibility for decisions that cost their teams victories.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that wide receiver Deebo Samuel will miss an indefinite period due to a hamstring injury sustained during the 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. While Samuel’s absence creates a significant gap in the receiving corps, Shanahan indicated that defensive end Nick Bosa has a chance to return for the Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders. The team must navigate a depleted roster, including the ongoing absence of Christian Kirk, until their bye week.
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-20 on Monday Night Football at SoFi Stadium, securing a win after a late-game surge. Josh Allen scored the game-winning touchdown, while the Rams' Matthew Stafford struggled with accuracy on deep throws. The game featured multiple lead changes, controversial penalties, and a missed field goal by the Rams.
The NFC East went winless in Week 5, with the Giants, Eagles, Cowboys, and Commanders all failing to secure victories. The division's collapse was highlighted by two catastrophic late-game coaching errors: Nick Sirianni’s decision to kick a returnable kickoff for the Eagles, and Dan Quinn’s botched clock management for the Commanders, which turned a potential win into a tie.
The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game without pay after he headbutted Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV during a 32-29 victory. The incident occurred in the second quarter after Greenlaw committed a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold. Greenlaw is appealing the decision, which will keep him out of the Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders unless overturned.
Marvin Harrison Jr. officially joined the Houston Texans after passing his physical, finalizing a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. Houston acquired the 2024 No. 4 overall pick for a 2027 second- and seventh-round pick, plus a sixth-round pick. The move reunites Harrison with former Ohio State teammate C.J. Stroud, while the Cardinals pivot to Jalen Brooks following Harrison's declining production in Arizona.
The Dallas Cowboys have hired 60-year-old veteran coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant to support first-year coordinator Christian Parker. The move follows a 2-3 start and a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, during which Dallas allowed 395.4 yards per game. Pettine, who retired after the 2025 season, previously worked with Parker in Green Bay and Schottenheimer in New York. The team aims to stabilize its defense, which ranks 26th in points allowed, before facing the Green Bay Packers.
The Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills in Week 5 Monday Night Football at SoFi Stadium, a matchup between the last two NFL MVPs, Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen. The Rams (2-2) seek to return to .500 after a narrow win over Philadelphia, while the Bills (3-1) attempt to bounce back from their first loss of the season to New England. Key factors include the return of Aaron Donald to the Rams' defense and the potential absence of Bills receiver DJ Moore due to injury. CBS Sports predicts a Rams victory, 28-24, citing Buffalo's depleted receiving corps against Los Angeles' stingy pass defense.
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during a 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. The injury occurred in the final minutes of the game, prompting Fox analyst Greg Olsen to criticize Bears coach Ben Johnson for extending the game with timeouts. While LaFleur confirmed the severity of the injury, Olsen argued that keeping players active in a blowout creates unnecessary risk, though he noted NFL roster limitations prevent full substitution.