Josh Allen wins first overtime game of career as Bills beat Rams
Buffalo edged Los Angeles 37-34 on Monday Night Football, with Tyler Bass kicking the walk-off field goal in extra time. The win ended Allen's long run of overtime losses.
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What happened
The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime on Monday Night Football at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Quarterback Josh Allen won the first overtime game of his career, and Tyler Bass kicked a walk-off field goal. Allen had been 0-7 in overtime games before the matchup.
Why it matters
The result dropped the Rams to 2-3 on the season. Reports described it as one of the wildest wins of the 2026 NFL season and possibly a Super Bowl preview.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 1:02 AM ET: The Bills beat the Rams 37-34 in overtime on Monday Night Football, with Allen winning his first overtime game.
- Oct 13, 7:25 AM ET: The Rams fell to 2-3 after losing in overtime, while the Dodgers were down 2-0 in the NLCS.
- Oct 14, 3:17 AM ET: Bills head coach Joe Brady warned running back James Cook III that his carries could decrease unless his ball security improved after Cook lost a fumble in the win.
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