Bills Beat Rams 37-34 in Overtime After Blocked Field Goal

A blocked field goal and a clutch kick in overtime secured Buffalo's 37-34 victory over Los Angeles on Monday night, Oct. 12, 2026, in Inglewood, California. Josh Allen produced 331 total yards and two touchdowns for the Bills, while Greg Rousseau's defensive play set up Tyler Bass's game-winning field goal. According to The Star's Associated Press report, Bass converted a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining in overtime.

The kick came shortly after Rousseau blocked the Rams' field goal attempt, preventing Los Angeles from taking the lead and giving Buffalo an opportunity to win. Buffalo improved to 4-1 with the victory after rallying in a high-scoring contest between teams led by the NFL's last two Most Valuable Player winners at quarterback. The result also marked Allen's first overtime victory of his career, according to the report.

Allen finished with 210 passing yards and 121 rushing yards, combining his production through the air and on the ground to reach 331 total yards. He accounted for two touchdowns as the Bills overcame the Rams in a game that required extra time to determine the winner.

Rousseau's blocked kick proved decisive in the closing sequence. The play disrupted Los Angeles' attempt to secure a late advantage and preceded Bass's successful field goal, which completed Buffalo's 37-34 win. Matthew Stafford delivered a strong performance for the Rams, throwing for 383 yards and three touchdowns. However, his passing production was not enough to prevent Los Angeles from falling to Buffalo in overtime.

The matchup brought together Allen and Stafford, quarterbacks who won the NFL's two most recent MVP awards. Buffalo ultimately prevailed through Allen's combined passing and rushing output and a decisive special-teams contribution from Bass following Rousseau's block.