Los Angeles
Chargers
0-7
21
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 27-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for critical momentum, this game was a must-win for the Bills as they look to secure their spot in the postseason.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was the standout performer, amassing 220 passing yards and throwing two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. LaDainian Tomlinson contributed significantly on the ground with 87 rushing yards, while Ladd McConkey emerged as a reliable target, recording 63 receiving yards. Despite the loss, the Chargers' offensive prowess kept them competitive throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Bills made crucial stops, led by Christian Benford, who tallied six total tackles, contributing to a resilient performance. Ed Oliver's sack was pivotal, disrupting Herbert's rhythm at a critical moment and shifting the momentum back to the Bills. With the defense stepping up when it mattered most, Buffalo's ability to contain the Chargers' high-powered offense proved decisive in their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 36 | 22 | 220 | 2 | 0 | 96.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 18 | 145 | 2 | 0 | 101.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaDainian Tomlinson | HB | 12 | 87 | 7.3 | 0 | 68 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 46 | 3.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 37 | 5.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Andre Reed | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Andre Reed | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Beau Sparks | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jairus Byrd | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Antonio Cromartie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron Johnson | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 40 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

