The Buffalo Bills survived a wild finish against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling out a 37-34 overtime victory behind Josh Allen’s all-around production and two critical special-teams plays. Greg Rousseau blocked a potential game-winning field goal to keep Buffalo alive before Tyler Bass delivered the deciding kick, helping the Bills improve to 4-1 and remain atop the American Football Conference East.
Allen finished with 331 total yards, including 210 passing yards and 121 rushing yards, while accounting for two touchdowns. His performance helped Buffalo stay within reach throughout a back-and-forth contest against a Los Angeles offense led by Matthew Stafford.
Stafford threw for 383 yards and three touchdowns, while Puka Nacua recorded a career-high 17 receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown. The Rams continued to answer Buffalo’s scoring, setting up a tense finish in regulation.
Cook appeared to give the Bills the decisive score with a late rushing touchdown, but Los Angeles responded with Kyren Williams’ one-yard touchdown run with four seconds remaining to tie the game at 34.
Overtime brought another dramatic swing. Shakir’s 57-yard catch-and-run put Buffalo in promising field position, but Cook fumbled on the ensuing possession, allowing Aaron Donald to recover the ball for Los Angeles.
The Rams then moved to the Buffalo 30-yard line, where Harrison Mevis lined up for a potential 48-yard game-winning field goal. Rousseau blocked the attempt, preventing Los Angeles from ending the game and giving the Bills another opportunity.
Buffalo made that chance count. Allen helped the offense move into range, and Bass connected on a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining in overtime to secure the three-point victory.
The win marked Allen’s first career overtime victory, moving his overall record to 1-7.
GAME RECAP LINKS
- Buffalo survives OT chaos with win. Bills vs. Rams score, highlights, stats (democrat&chronicle.com)
- 5 takeaways from the Bills’ 37-34 win vs. the Rams (billswire.com)
- Horns up, horns down for Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams (buffalorumblings.com)
- Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen ends overtime drought, Greg Rousseau delivers clutch block (syracuse.com)
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Josh Allen gets his first career OT win ❗️
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) October 13, 2026
He started his career 0-7 in overtime games (including playoffs). pic.twitter.com/VkynXDrBs0
What a win by the Bills. Guts
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) October 13, 2026
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