Josh Allen leads Buffalo Bills to 37-34 overtime win against Rams

Josh Allen claimed the first overtime victory of his professional career on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, leading the Buffalo Bills to a frantic 37-34 triumph over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The contest brought together the reigning Most Valuable Players in a high-scoring affair that required an extra period to resolve, lifting the Bills to a record while dropping the Rams below the .500 mark.

According to reporting from Fox Sports, the matchup was billed beforehand as a potential Super Bowl preview. Instead, it devolved into a penalty-heavy contest featuring 24 combined infractions, missed kicks, and multiple lead changes. Prior to Monday, Allen had endured an 0-7 record in overtime games, including postseason play. The quarterback erased that streak by putting the offense squarely on his shoulders, throwing for 210 yards and running for another 121 yards and a touchdown.

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Josh Allen racks up 331 yards and Bills outlast Rams with help from blocked FG for 37-34 win in OT

For Los Angeles, The Boston Globe noted that Stafford engineered a brilliant night through the air, completing 40 of 54 passes for 383 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, yielding a passer rating of 111.9. His primary target was Nacua, who hauled in 17 catches for 138 yards and a score on 21 targets. Blake Corum added another rushing score for the hosts, and tight end Tyler Higbee chipped in five receptions for 83 yards.

Stafford swiftly marched the Rams downfield, culminating in a 1-yard surge by Kyren Williams with only four seconds left on the clock to force overtime. The Rams bypassed using a timeout on the drive, a decision that drew scrutiny after they stalled at the Buffalo 30-yard line in the extra period.

In overtime, Buffalo drove deep into enemy territory before linebacker Nate Landman punched the ball out of Cook's grasp, allowing a fumble recovery. Stafford responded by guiding the Rams to the Buffalo 30, setting up a potential game-winning field goal for kicker Harrison Mevis. However, defensive end Greg Rousseau managed to block the 48-yard attempt. Mevis finished the night struggling on special teams, adding to an earlier 50-yard miss and compounding an opening kickoff return of 70 yards by the Bills that instantly flipped momentum.

Seizing the sudden opening, Allen engineered the decisive march. He scrambled for gains of 19 and 13 yards on consecutive plays to push the Bills into field-goal range. Tyler Bass then connected on a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining in overtime, celebrating down the field before officials formally signaled the kick good. Guys kept chipping away, Allen said, according to The Boston Globe. Don’t think we threw it very well in the first half, but guys kept fighting. Got a lot of things to clean up.

The Rams remain at SoFi Stadium to host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in a crucial divisional matchup. Meanwhile, the Bills travel to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday as they look to build upon their strong start.