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Bills outlast Rams 37–34 in overtime at SoFi Stadium

Buffalo survived a turnover in overtime, blocked Los Angeles' potential winning field goal and answered with Tyler Bass' 45-yard kick.

Published October 12, 2026

The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 37–34 on Monday night after a fourth quarter with six lead changes ended in overtime at SoFi Stadium.

Final: Bills 37, Rams 34 (overtime)

Rams record: 2–3

Deciding score: Tyler Bass 45-yard field goal

Next: Rams host Arizona on Sunday

A late rally forced overtime

Buffalo moved ahead 34–27 when James Cook scored with 1:39 remaining in regulation. Matthew Stafford then drove Los Angeles to the one-yard line, where Kyren Williams scored with four seconds left to tie the game.

The Bills lost the ball on their first overtime possession when Aaron Donald recovered Cook's second fumble. Los Angeles drove into field-goal range, but Greg Rousseau deflected Harrison Mevis' 48-yard attempt. Josh Allen then broke runs of 19 and 13 yards to put Bass in position for the winner.

Big numbers in the loss

Stafford threw for 383 yards and three touchdowns. Puka Nacua caught a career-high 17 passes for 138 yards and a score, while Davante Adams added two touchdown receptions. Allen finished with 210 passing yards and 121 rushing yards as Buffalo improved to 4–1.

Sources: Associated Press via CBS Los Angeles — October 12, 2026 → · Los Angeles Rams official recap →