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Rams fall to Bills in overtime after blocked field goal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 6:48 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Rams fall to Bills in overtime after blocked field goal

Summary

The Los Angeles Rams lost to the Buffalo Bills 37-34 in overtime on October 12, 2026. With the game tied and under five minutes left, head coach Sean McVay opted for a conservative run play instead of relying on quarterback Matthew Stafford, leading to a missed 48-yard field goal attempt by kicker Harrison Mevis, which was blocked. This decision and subsequent issues in special teams contributed to the Rams’ struggles, as they dropped to 2-3 on the season after being touted as preseason Super Bowl favorites.

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Status Watch

•Rams were driving for a game-winning score with under five minutes left in overtime.
•McVay chose a run play instead of a pass on crucial third-and-5.
•Mevis' field goal attempt was blocked by Greg Rousseau.
•Bills took advantage and clinched victory with a field goal.
•Stafford threw for 383 yards and three touchdowns in the loss.

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What they're saying

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The blocked field goal was the latest gut punch for a Rams team that was hailed as the overwhelming preseason favorites to win the Super Bowl but has struggled to live up to those sky-high expectations.
— Yahoo Sportsby Jeff Eisenberg

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