Bills edge Rams 37-34 in overtime while Gardner-Johnson suffers injury

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Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Bills edge Rams 37-34 in overtime while Gardner-Johnson suffers injury
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The Buffalo Bills secured a 37-34 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams on October 12, 2026, in Inglewood, California. The Bills, led by Josh Allen, managed to hold off the Rams despite defensive struggles that saw C.J. Gardner-Johnson exit the game with a right leg injury. Gardner-Johnson's injury, sustained while tackling Rams running back Blake Corum, raised concerns among fans as he later posted a brief reaction on social media. Despite the injury scare, he returned to finish the game with six tackles. The Bills' secondary faced heavy criticism for their performance against the Rams' passing attack. Gardner-Johnson is expected to play in the Week 6 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 18.

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  • •Buffalo defeats Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime on October 12.
  • •C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a right leg injury during the game.
  • •Gardner-Johnson returned to complete the game with six tackles.
  • •The Bills' secondary received criticism for covering the Rams' receivers.
  • •Gardner-Johnson is expected to play against the Raiders on October 18.
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  • 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Stay off Social Media Until You Can Cover,’ ‘Hope You’re Okay’ — Bills Fans Get Vocal As C.J. Gardner-Johnson Drops 2-Word Reaction After OT Win
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The Buffalo Bills survived a wild shootout with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, pulling out a 37-34 overtime win. But while Josh Allen and the offense did enough to escape with the victory, Buffalo’s defense gave fans plenty to worry about.

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