Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
35
FINAL
50
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 50-35 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the year, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious, showcasing their explosive offense and solid defensive play.
Justin Herbert put on a remarkable performance for the Chargers, throwing for 344 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to match the firepower of the Bills. James Cook III shined on the ground for Buffalo, racking up an impressive 168 rushing yards, while his teammates contributed to a balanced offensive attack that kept the Chargers on their heels throughout the game.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Greg Rousseau leading the charge. He recorded four total tackles and added a sack, while Davison Igbinosun snagged an interception that turned the tide in the Bills' favor. The game’s turning point came when Igbinosun's interception halted a promising Chargers drive, allowing Buffalo to extend their lead and ultimately secure a commanding win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 31 | 19 | 344 | 3 | 1 | 118.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 10 | 178 | 3 | 1 | 125.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 168 | 12.0 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 0 | 55 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

