Oct 13, 2026 · 59 min
Josh Allen’s legs expose Rams flaws in wild Buffalo win
Rams vs. Bills Reaction: Biggest Takeaways, Cam Ward Concerns & Jets Buzz | Leaguewide ESPN
The Rams-Bills thriller becomes a case study in how quarterback rushing, special-teams errors, and defensive structure can decide a season’s direction.
- 1Josh Allen’s rushing threat let Buffalo attack Los Angeles’ coverage structures while attempting only 19 passes.
- 2The Rams’ blocked field goal and recurring defensive issues suggest problems deeper than one chaotic loss.
- 3Tennessee’s poor offensive environment is making Cam Ward’s difficult development even harder to assess.
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Josh Allen takes over as a runner, helping Buffalo win a 37-34 thriller with only 19 pass attempts.
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Ben Solak and Steve Wyche revisit Buffalo’s 37-34 win over the Rams, where a frantic fourth quarter revealed how quickly Josh Allen can reshape a game as a runner.
Buffalo used formations, personnel, and James Cook to stress Los Angeles’ perimeter coverage, while Allen’s rushing threat forced the Rams to defend every gap and space.
The Rams’ blocked field goal and trouble containing Puka Nacua and Tyler Higbee point to recurring special-teams and defensive problems, not merely bad luck.
The episode then tests Cam Ward’s rough start against Tennessee’s dysfunctional offense, examines Chicago’s exposed defense, and considers Kyler Murray’s rare arm talent.
A final question hangs over the Jets: are they improving, or have rain, low-scoring games, and limited mistakes made an uncertain team look better than it is?