Josh Allen Leads Bills to Thrilling 37-34 Overtime Victory Over Rams

Josh Allen racks up 331 total yards as the Buffalo Bills edge the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in a dramatic overtime thriller decided by a crucial blocked kick.

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October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Inglewood, California — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen delivered a standout performance on Monday night, racking up 331 total yards to help his team secure a hard-fought 37-34 overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams.

The game remained a back-and-forth contest until the final moments of overtime. After a fumble by James Cook deep in Rams territory threatened to derail Buffalo’s momentum, defensive end Greg Rousseau stepped up to block a potential game-winning field goal attempt by Harrison Mevis.

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Capitalizing on the defensive stop, Allen orchestrated a decisive drive that set up Tyler Bass for a successful 45-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining in the extra period. The victory moves the Bills to a 4-1 record, marking their best start in eight seasons under rookie head coach Joe Brady.

Despite a valiant effort from Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 383 yards and three touchdowns, Los Angeles fell to 2-3. Rams coach Sean McVay expressed frustration with his team’s special teams performance, which ultimately proved to be the difference in the high-scoring matchup.

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