{
  "id": 14279640,
  "title": "Rams PFF grades: Best and worst performers in loss to Bills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/rams-pff-grades-best-and-worst-performers-in-loss-to-bills",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T19:51:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rams-pff-grades-best-worst-195125273.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Rams struggled on both offense and defense in their hard-fought 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Pro Football Focus graded the performance of key players, revealing the best and worst performers for each side.\n\nOffensively, the Rams' passing game led by Matthew Stafford was their brightest spot. Stafford completed 19-of-29 passes for 210 yards and one touchdown, with one turnover-worthy play against Nacua. RB Blake Corum contributed 19 rushing yards and three catches for 53 yards, including a career-high touchdown run. WR Puka Nacua was the top performer, catching 17 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his receiving prowess.\n\nDefensively, CB Jaylen Watson stood out with a stellar 89.9 grade, racking up an interception and nearly another. LB Nate Landman also had a strong game, forcing two turnovers, including a critical takeaway in overtime. DL Tyler Davis managed to halt runs, earning a 69.4 run-defense grade. CB Trent McDuffie, despite not being targeted, had a respectable 60.3 grade, while LB Omar Speights posted a 58.4 grade.\n\nOn the other side of the ball, the Rams struggled mightily. TE Tyler Higbee finished second with 83 receiving yards on five catches. TE Davis Allen also had two big catches for 24 yards. RT Warren McClendon Jr. allowed five pressures but none resulted in a sack. DT Kobie Turner had the lowest defensive grade at 34.7, allowing Josh Allen to throw for 300 yards and two touchdowns without much pressure. DB Quentin Lake had the worst defensive grade of 28.4, allowing Allen multiple big plays and accumulating 81 yards in coverage. DT Aaron Donald, despite recording a sack and a fumble recovery, finished with a 49.3 grade due to several missed tackles and other miscues.",
  "summary": "There were a few clear standouts in the Rams' loss to the Bills, including Puka Nacua and Jaylen Watson.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rams cut K Harrison Mevis after 2 misses vs Bills, sign ex-Saints K Blake Grupe, AP source says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/rams-cut-k-harrison-mevis-after-2-misses-vs-bills-sign-ex-saints-k",
        "published": "2026-10-13T18:07:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}