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Bills Snap Rams’ Overtime Streak, Giving Josh Allen His First OT Victory
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Core Event
On Monday night in Inglewood, California, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime. Quarterback Josh Allen accounted for 331 total yards and two touchdowns, and Tyler Bass kicked a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime after Greg Rousseau blocked the Rams’ 48-yard attempt. The win moved Buffalo to 4-1 and gave Allen his first overtime victory after an 0-7 career record in such games.
Background & Context
The matchup featured the NFL’s two most recent MVPs—Allen (2024) and Matthew Stafford (2025)—and was billed by many outlets as a potential Super Bowl preview. The Bills were looking to rebound from a loss to New England, while the Rams aimed to meet preseason expectations as Super Bowl favorites.
Data & Statistics
- Josh Allen: 12-of-19 passes for 210 yards, 1 passing TD, 1 interception; 10 rushes for 121 yards and 1 rushing TD.
- Matthew Stafford: 40-of-54 passes for 383 yards and 3 passing TDs.
- James Cook III (Bills RB): 111 rushing yards, 2 TDs, 2 fumbles (including the overtime turnover).
- Puka Nacua (Rams WR): career-high 17 receptions for 138 yards and 1 TD.
- Kyren Williams (Rams RB): 1-yard TD with 4 seconds left to force overtime.
- Rams incurred 11 penalties for 84 yards, the league’s sixth-most.
- Special teams: Rams missed two field goals (50-yard and 48-yard); Bills made the decisive 45-yard kick.
Official Statements & Responses
Bills quarterback Josh Allen praised the collective effort, saying the defense and special teams “kept chipping away” and the team “found a way to win.” Head coach Joe Brady highlighted his confidence in Bass, noting it guided the decision to attempt the field goal early in overtime.
Criticism & Opposition
Rams head coach Sean McVay criticized his unit’s discipline, calling the “pre-snap, procedural things” a sign of an undisciplined team. He also lamented the conservative third-down call that led to the blocked field-goal attempt.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact distance of Bass’s winning field goal, with some reporting 45 yards and others 49 yards. The article uses the 45-yard figure, which appears in the majority of accounts.
Verbatim Quotes
- “That's the beautiful thing about football: You get another drive,” — Josh Allen
- “The confidence I had in T-Bass was, ‘Hey, 45 yards, he’s going to make this kick,'” — Joe Brady
- “I wish I would have had a better play call and gone for it, got it tighter,” — Sean McVay
What’s Next
The Bills travel west to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, while the Rams host the Arizona Cardinals the same weekend. Both teams will look to address the issues highlighted in this game—Buffalo aiming to sustain its early-season momentum and Los Angeles seeking to correct special-teams and penalty problems.