Around the 6 minute mark of the third quarter, inside linebacker Nate Landman forced a fumble that was initially recovered by the Rams, until officials changed the call and ruled it was recovered by the Bills instead. On the next play, Allen completed a short pass to Johnson for a gain of 26, bringing Buffalo to the LA 11. An offensive pass interference penalty initially put Buffalo back on a 1st and 20, but a defensive pass interference on Quentin Lake (spot foul) spotted the ball at the LA 8. Three plays later, a false start against the Bills put them on a 3rd and 13, but another penalty – this time defensive – kept the Bills training. alive.
The Bills scored on the next play, with Allen completing a seven-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Keon Coleman. They had to go for 2 until a false start penalty forced them to attempt the extra point, which Bass missed wide right for a 19-14 Buffalo lead with 2:45 left in the third quarter.
The response from Los Angeles was not long in coming. Two players later, Stafford hit Higbee for a gain of 28, then Corum completed a short 34-yard pass to the Buffalo 15 after Higbee’s explosive play. The drive ended with Stafford’s 2-yard touchdown pass to Nacua, but an unsuccessful 2-point try after Stafford was sacked on the attempt, leaving the Rams with a 20-19 lead with 14:16 left in the fourth quarter.
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