The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime on Monday night, in a game marked by late scoring swings and missed chances to end the contest.
Buffalo moved into Rams territory early in overtime after Josh Allen connected with Khalil Shakir for a 57-yard gain. On the next play, Rams defender Nate Landman forced a fumble from Bills running back James Cook, and a Los Angeles teammate recovered the ball.
The Rams then drove into position for Harrison Mevis to attempt a 48-yard field goal. Buffalo blocked the kick, giving the Bills another opportunity. Allen ran for 32 yards on the ensuing possession to help set up Tyler Bass, whose field goal secured the win.
The teams combined for 35 points in the fourth quarter. Los Angeles quarterback Matthew Stafford led a touchdown drive in the final minutes, finding Davante Adams to tie the game. The Rams elected to kick the extra point and send the game to overtime after an earlier failed two-point attempt.
Allen finished with 210 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception, and led the game in rushing with 121 yards and a score, according to the source report. Cook ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns. Rams receiver Puka Nacua had 17 receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown, while Adams scored twice.
The result left Buffalo at 4-1 and Los Angeles at 2-3 through five games. The source characterized the matchup as a possible preview of Super Bowl LXI, but that framing is speculation rather than a confirmed future matchup.
