Game story
In Week 5 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-10-09, the Buffalo Bills took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 30–19 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -8.61 total EPA, and -1.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Britt (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-27.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (4:05) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 10-P.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Robey-Coleman at LA 41. 21-N.Robey-Coleman for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Britt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 2 C. Clay · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 3 L. McCoy · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.74 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4 B. Quick · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5 J. Hunter · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
- 6 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 7 M. Brown · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 8 J. Felton · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Britt — LA · Receiving
K. Britt posted the highest total EPA (+5.19) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.88 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (4:05) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 10-P.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Robey-Coleman at LA 41. 21-N.Robey-Coleman for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — J. Hunter (T. Taylor pass)
- Buffalo Bills — M. Gillislee
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Buffalo Bills — N. Robey-Coleman
- Buffalo Bills — M. Goodwin (T. Taylor pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the BUF 19 (Q1 54:36) — (9:36) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q1 47:32); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 47:22) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–9. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q2 44:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 35-M.Gillislee right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the BUF 13 (Q2 37:49) — (7:49) 4-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 64-A.Donnal reported in as eligible. 30-T.Gurley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 31:56) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 2-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the BUF 36 (Q3 23:11) — (8:11) 4-G.Zuerlein 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 69 (Q3 19:05); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 18:54) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the BUF 4 (Q4 5:55) — (5:55) 4-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 88-M.Goodwin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [25-T.McDonald].; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 2:37) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 19:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 10-P.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Robey-Coleman at LA 41. 21-N.Robey-Coleman for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 21:37) — (6:37) 6-C.Schmidt punts 51 yards to LA 23, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 11-T.Austin ran ob at LA 40 for 17 yards (36-J.Meeks). PENALTY on LA-59-J.Forrest, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 26 -
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 52:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor scrambles up the middle to LA 48 for 22 yards (22-T.Johnson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 30-T.Gurley up the middle to BUF 38 for 1 yard (56-L.McCray). FUMBLES (56-L.McCray), RECOVERED by BUF-20-C.Graham at BUF 37. 20-C.Graham to BUF 37 for no gain (88-L.Kendricks).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:38) — (1:38) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt to BUF 30 for 28 yards (20-C.Graham).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 19:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 10-P.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Robey-Coleman at LA 41. 21-N.Robey-Coleman for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 30-T.Gurley up the middle to BUF 38 for 1 yard (56-L.McCray). FUMBLES (56-L.McCray), RECOVERED by BUF-20-C.Graham at BUF 37. 20-C.Graham to BUF 37 for no gain (88-L.Kendricks).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 44:52) — (14:52) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle to LA 5 for 53 yards (33-E.Gaines).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 21:37) — (6:37) 6-C.Schmidt punts 51 yards to LA 23, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 11-T.Austin ran ob at LA 40 for 17 yards (36-J.Meeks). PENALTY on LA-59-J.Forrest, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 26 -
Quarterback report card
C.Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.61 total EPA
- T.Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -1.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.021 | -0.134 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 47.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.028 | -0.233 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.136 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.134 | -0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.0% | 59.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +1.61 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -11.12 total EPA, 6 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.
- K. Britt (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 54:36 · BUF 19 · Score 0-3
(9:36) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 47:32 · LA 4 · Score 6-3
(2:32) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 17-J.Hunter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The r - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 47:22 · LA 15 · Score 7-3
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 44:05 · LA 5 · Score 13-3
(14:05) (Shotgun) 35-M.Gillislee right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 37:49 · BUF 13 · Score 13-6
(7:49) 4-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · BUF 1 · Score 13-12
(2:00) 64-A.Donnal reported in as eligible. 30-T.Gurley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:56 · BUF 15 · Score 13-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · LA 5 · Score 16-13
(:03) 2-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 23:11 · BUF 36 · Score 16-16
(8:11) 4-G.Zuerlein 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 19:05 · BUF 69 · Score 22-16
(4:05) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 10-P.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Robey-Coleman at LA 41. 21-N.Robey-Coleman for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 18:54 · LA 15 · Score 23-16
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 5:55 · BUF 4 · Score 23-19
(5:55) 4-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 2:43 · LA 6 · Score 29-19
(2:43) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 88-M.Goodwin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [25-T.McDonald]. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 2:37 · LA 15 · Score 30-19
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-19 in Week 5, 2016 on 2016-10-09.
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Buffalo Bills 30, Los Angeles Rams 19 (BUF 30-19 LA) in Week 5, 2016 on 2016-10-09.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 9, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 30, Los Angeles Rams 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Hunter (T. Taylor pass) (Q1 47:32) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Gillislee (Q2 44:05) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 32:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — N. Robey-Coleman (Q3 19:05) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Goodwin (T. Taylor pass) (Q4 2:43) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 54:36, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 37:49, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 23:11, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 5:55, 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?
C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams), 56.8% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.61 total passing EPA. T. Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 41.4% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.83 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Britt (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +5.19 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.88 EPA): (4:05) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 10-P.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Robey-Coleman at LA 41. 21-N.Robey-Coleman for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.9%.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
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