The Los Angeles Rams are back on their home turf at SoFi Stadium this Monday, October 12, for a prime-time kickoff against the Buffalo Bills. The Monday Night Football game is set to begin at 5:15 p.m. PDT. Currently standing at an even 2-2 record after two road games, the Rams will be looking to get on the winning side of the ledger against a Bills team that holds a 3-1 record, with their sole loss coming last Sunday in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots.
For the Rams, a key to securing a home victory may lie in limiting the Buffalo run game and compelling them into a one-dimensional offense. The Bills' rush attack has largely relied on James Cook, who, while not a power back, utilizes his vision and one-cut style effectively within Buffalo’s outside zone-based run game. He also possesses the open-field moves and speed to challenge defenses.
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen presents another significant challenge. Although he hasn’t accumulated a large number of yards in 2026, he remains dangerous by extending plays, either by breaking from the pocket or through designed runs. His combination of size and athleticism can create problems, particularly near the goal line, where he has already recorded seven rushing touchdowns this year.
The historical matchup between these two teams has been somewhat limited, with the Rams leading the all-time series 9-6. This sparse history is largely due to Buffalo being a founding member of the American Football League, with inter-league play not becoming regular until the 1970 NFL/AFL merger. More recently, since Sean McVay took over the Rams in 2017, the teams have met three times, with Buffalo holding a 2-1 advantage in those contests.
For fans in Southern California, the game will be available on local radio via ESPN LA 710 AM and simulcast on 93.1 Jack FM. Spanish language coverage can be found on La Primera Radio 1330 AM.
Regarding streaming, while past seasons saw live streams available on various platforms if the game aired locally on TV, it is unclear if this option will be available for 2026, for either preseason or regular season games. However, for the season in general, Rams fans can stream games on platforms including, but not limited to, NFL+, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, Peacock, and Paramount+.
