Rams vs. Bills score: Buffalo gets win on Tyler Bass 45-yard field goal
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Key Points:
- The Buffalo Bills secured a 37-34 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams after Greg Rousseau blocked a 48-yard game-winning field goal attempt by Harrison Mevis, allowing Tyler Bass to kick a 45-yard game-winner.
- Despite a costly fumble by James Cook in overtime, the Bills capitalized on Josh Allen's strong performance, who rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown while passing for 210 yards and a touchdown.
- The Rams' special teams struggled significantly, including a 70-yard kickoff return allowed and multiple missed or blocked field goals, contributing to their defeat and prompting criticism of coach Sean McVay's conservative play-calling in overtime.
- Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 40-of-54 passes for 383 yards and three touchdowns, with Puka Nacua catching a career-high 17 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown, setting a Monday Night Football reception record.
- James Cook's ball security remains a concern, as he has fumbled 11 times since last season, including two in this game, highlighting an ongoing issue that could impact future outcomes.
