Rams vs. Bills Live Game Thread

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Nov 11, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; A general overall viwe of an empty SoFi Stadium with Los Angeles Rams logo at midfield. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Rams (6-6) are gearing up to face one of their toughest opponents of the season as they will host the red hot Buffalo Bills (10-2) at SoFi Stadium on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m PT.

Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Los Angeles Rams win that key statistical battle. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Rams have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.

Both teams are coming off a victory as the Rams took down the New Orleans Saints (4-8) and Bills dismantled the San Francisco 49ers (5-7) in the snow at home. The Bills are riding a seven-game winning streak while the Rams are 2-2 in their last four contests.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been one of the hottest quarterbacks over the past few games as he has combined for eight touchdown and zero interceptions in his past three games. Stafford will be a major key to victory as the Rams heavily depend on his success to win.

Despite the strong passing attack, Rams running back Kyren Wiliams is responding from an impressive 104 rushing yards, one touchdown performance against the Saints last week. It marked Williams' second 100-yard rushing game and 10th rushing score of the season

The Bills will be a tough to team to slow down offensively as they are the second best team in the NFL in scoring, averaging 29.6 points per game. They possess another one of the league's top back in James Cook who has rushing for over 700 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.

If the Rams want to keep it close and compete in the ballgame, they will need to slow down Cook as well as Bills quarterback Josh Allen who has been playing at an MVP-caliber this season. Allen has 20 passing touchdowns with just five interceptions and six rushing scores.

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START OF FIRST QUARTER:

SCORE UPDATE No. 1: Kyren Williams rushes for a three-yard touchdown. Rams lead, 7-0.

PENALTY: Rams called for roughing the passer.

SCORE UPDATE No. 2: Josh Allen rushes for a one-yard touchdown. Rams and Bills are tied, 7-7.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Rams and Bills are tied, 7-7.

START OF SECOND QUARTER:

SCORE UPDATE No. 3: Joshua Karty kicks a 22-yard field goal. Rams lead, 10-7.

SCORE UPDATE No. 4: Hunter Long scoops and scores on a blocked punt. Rams lead, 17-7.

SCORE UDPATE No. 5: Josh Allen finds Ty Johnson for a 41-yard touchdown. Rams lead, 17-14.

PENALTY: Rams called for an illegal block in the back.

PENALTY: Bills flagged for a defensive pass interference.

PENALTY: Bills called for illegal hands to the face.

TIMEOUT: Rams call their first timeout of the half.

SCORE UPDATE No. 6: Puka Nacua rushes for a four-yard touchdown. Rams lead, 24-14.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING:

TIMEOUT: Bills use their first timeout of the half.

END OF FIRST HALF: Rams lead, 24-14.

The Rams played one of their best impressive first halves of football all season long against one of the league's best teams, scoring 24 points in the opening 30 minutes. They were scoreless in the first half last week and have completely flipped the script at home in Week 14.

The first drive of the ballgame went for seven points as the Rams have moved the ball exceptionally well, scoring on each of their three full posessions for a total of 17 offensive. They needed to keep pace with a strong Bills offense and they have done just that.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was stellar with 126 passing yards, completing 10 of 13 passes. He found star receiver Puka Nacua for 83 yards on seven catches in the first half. Nacua added a four-yard rushing score for the first of his career on the ground.

The Rams' special teams came up in a big way as backup tight end Hunter Long scooped and scored a blocked punt from Bills punter Sam Martin. The special teams score would turned a three-point lead into a 17-7 game, both teams would trade touchdowns as the Rams lead 24-14 at halftime.

Defensively, the Rams were very impressive, holding the Bills to just 15 yards rushing in the first half. Top rusher James Cook earned just 14 rush yards and quarterback Josh Allen has been kept in the pocket with just one single rushing yard.

The Bills earned 151 passing yards and will likely continue to make a comeback with that offensive method. The game will largely be decided by how well this Rams defense will play in the final 30 minutes as they seek an upset at home and a 7-6 record.

START OF THIRD QUARTER:

SCORE UPDATE No. 7: Kyren Williams rushes for a seven-yard touchdown. Rams lead, 31-14.

PENALTY: Bills flagged for a false start.

PENALTY: Bills called for a face mask.

SCORE UPDATE No. 8: Josh Allen finds Khalil Shakir for a 51-yard touchdown. Rams lead, 31-21.

SCORE UPDATE No. 9: Matthew Stafford finds Cooper Kupp for an 18-yard touchdown. Rams lead, 38-21.

PENALTY: Rams called for a horse collar tackle.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: Rams lead, 31-21.

START OF FOURTH QUARTER:

SCORE UPDATE No. 10: Josh Allen finds Khalil Shakir for a one-yard touchdown. Rams lead, 38-28.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 11: Josh Allen hooks up with Mack Hollins for a 21-yard touchdown. Rams lead, 38-35.

PENALTY: Bills flagged for defensive pass interference.

PENALTY: Rams called for offensive holding.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING:

SCORE UPDATE No. 12: Matthew Stafford finds Puka Nacua for a 19-yard touchdown. Extra point is no good. Rams lead, 44-35.

PENALTY: Bills flagged for a false start.

TIMEOUT: Rams use their first timeout of the half.

PENALTY: Rams called for defensive pass interference.

PENALTY: Rams flagged for defensive pass interference.

TIMEOUT: Bills use their first timeout of the half.

SCORE UPDATE No. 13: Josh Allen rushes for a one-yard touchdown. Rams lead, 44-42.

TIMEOUT: Bills use their second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Bills use their third and final timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Rams call their second timeout of the half.

FINAL SCORE: Rams defeat the Bills, 44-42.

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