Game story
In Week 4 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-09-28, the Buffalo Bills took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 31–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Green (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -18.20 total EPA, and -4.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Evans (Buffalo Bills) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-34.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (15:00) 12-T.Green pass deep right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at LA 33. 33-J.Greer for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 6 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.81 EPA/play
- 2 J. Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 3 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 4 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 5 D. Avery · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.26 EPA/play
- 6 D. Hall · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 7 D. Avery · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Evans — BUF · Receiving
L. Evans posted the highest total EPA (+8.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Buffalo Bills's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.81 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.47 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (15:00) 12-T.Green pass deep right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at LA 33. 33-J.Greer for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Avery
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson
- Buffalo Bills — J. Greer
- Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (T. Edwards pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–6. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LA 27 (Q1 56:31) — (11:31) 9-R.Lindell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the BUF 37 (Q1 53:44) — (8:44) 17-D.Avery left end for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 53:37) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q1 48:11) — (3:11) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the BUF 29 (Q2 43:49); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 43:41) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LA 22 (Q3 24:36) — (9:36) 22-F.Jackson right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LA 7 (Q3 24:27) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 21–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 89 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-T.Green pass deep right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at LA 33. 33-J.Greer for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 14:48) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LA 39 (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) 5-T.Edwards pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q4 10:24); Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LA 27 (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) 9-R.Lindell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LA 61 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) 22-F.Jackson left tackle to BUF 42 for 3 yards (91-L.Little)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-T.Green pass deep right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at LA 33. 33-J.Greer for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 58:46) — (13:46) 5-T.Edwards pass deep left to 83-L.Evans to LA 32 for 49 yards (26-T.Hill).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 59:45) — (14:45) (Shotgun) 39-S.Jackson left guard to LA 33 for 7 yards (30-K.Simpson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:49) — (6:49) 5-D.Jones punts 44 yards to BUF 36, Center-45-C.Massey. 22-F.Jackson to LA 29 for 35 yards (50-P.Tinoisamoa).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 20:42) — (5:42) 82-D.Hall left end to BUF 25 for 3 yards (30-K.Simpson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-T.Green pass deep right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at LA 33. 33-J.Greer for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) 5-T.Edwards pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Green pass short right to 39-S.Jackson to BUF 37 for 53 yards (30-K.Simpson).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 58:46) — (13:46) 5-T.Edwards pass deep left to 83-L.Evans to LA 32 for 49 yards (26-T.Hill).
Quarterback report card
T.Green led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Green (Los Angeles Rams) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.52 EPA/play · -18.20 total EPA
- T.Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · +3.9% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.251 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.039 | -0.526 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.086 | +0.029 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.251 | +0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 53.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, -0.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, -21.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- L. Evans (Buffalo Bills) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Green (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- T. Edwards (BUF) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 56:31 · LA 27 · Score 3-0
(11:31) 9-R.Lindell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 53:44 · BUF 37 · Score 3-6
(8:44) 17-D.Avery left end for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 53:37 · BUF 2 · Score 3-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 48:11 · LA 17 · Score 6-7
(3:11) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 43:49 · BUF 29 · Score 6-13
(13:49) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-39-S.Jackson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 43:41 · BUF 2 · Score 6-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 24:36 · LA 22 · Score 12-14
(9:36) 22-F.Jackson right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 24:27 · LA 7 · Score 13-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BUF 89 · Score 19-14
(15:00) 12-T.Green pass deep right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at LA 33. 33-J.Greer for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 14:48 · LA 2 · Score 20-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 10:32 · LA 39 · Score 26-14
(10:32) 5-T.Edwards pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 10:24 · LA 2 · Score 28-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Edwards pass to 83-L.Evans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on LA-97-L.Glover, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced b - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 6:26 · LA 27 · Score 31-14
(6:26) 9-R.Lindell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 4:38 · LA 61 · Score 31-14
(4:38) 22-F.Jackson left tackle to BUF 42 for 3 yards (91-L.Little).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-14 in Week 4, 2008 on 2008-09-28.
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Buffalo Bills 31, Los Angeles Rams 14 (BUF 31-14 LA) in Week 4, 2008 on 2008-09-28.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 6, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 21, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 31, Los Angeles Rams 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Avery (Q1 53:44) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 43:49) Buffalo Bills touchdown — F. Jackson (Q3 24:36) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Greer (Q4 15:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (T. Edwards pass) (Q4 10:32) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 56:31, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 48:11, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 6:26, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — F. Jackson (Q4 4:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams?
T. Green (Los Angeles Rams), 48.6% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -18.20 total passing EPA. T. Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 48.4% completion, +3.9% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.20 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams?
L. Evans (Buffalo Bills) led the game in total EPA with +8.43 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.47 EPA): (15:00) 12-T.Green pass deep right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at LA 33. 33-J.Greer for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -34.6%.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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