NFL Week 5 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Bills-Rams
Key Points:
- Buffalo Bills' backup running backs Ty Johnson and Ray Davis were among the top three receivers in yards, highlighting their significant role in the passing game amid injuries to key wide receivers DJ Moore and Josh Palmer.
- The Bills struggled with their wide receiver group due to injuries, while the Los Angeles Rams' wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams combined for three touchdowns, creating a challenging matchup for Buffalo.
- The Rams reinstated tight end Colby Parkinson after injury, returning to a base offensive formation using 13 personnel with three healthy veteran tight ends, enhancing their offensive versatility.
- Buffalo relied heavily on the running game and short passes to running backs, with limited production from receivers aside from Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir; Moore remains the only Bills wide receiver with significant fantasy value.
- Los Angeles continues to rotate their third wide receiver spot, with Tutu Atwell starting and playing significant snaps; running back Blake Corum showed promise with a career-best receiving performance, potentially increasing his fantasy appeal as the season progresses.