Chargers at Bills
Los Angeles Chargers 42, Buffalo Bills 33 · 2020LG
Final Score
Chargers 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Bills 33 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPJosh Allen 504 yds passingAustin Ekeler 41 yds rushingGabriel Davis 135 yds receivingChris Harris Jr 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 483 · 468Passing yards 435 · 468Rushing yards 48 · 0Completions 17/26 · 28/43Yards per carry 8.0 · 0.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
The Los Angeles Chargers outlasted the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 42-33 in a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish early momentum, the stakes were high for a critical win in the tight AFC playoff race.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his elite ability, throwing for four touchdowns and leading his team through the air. Meanwhile, Bills star Josh Allen put up an impressive performance, racking up 504 passing yards and keeping Buffalo competitive throughout the game. Despite a quieter ground game, Austin Ekeler's contributions were enough to maintain balance and support Herbert's aerial attack.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Casey Hayward Jr. led the team with six total tackles, while Jerry Tillery added a crucial sack, putting pressure on Allen. The turning point came when Jahleel Addae intercepted a pass, snuffing out a potential scoring drive and allowing the Chargers to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 17/26 | 65% | 446 | 4 | 2 | 116.1 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 28/43 | 65% | 504 | 4 | 2 | 116.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Austin EkelerHB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 15 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| John Franklin IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Mike WilliamsWR | 3 | 129 | 43.0 | 32 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Tyron JohnsonWR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 39 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| John Franklin IIIWR | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 56 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Austin EkelerHB | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 66 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Vyncint SmithWR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Gabriel DavisWR | 9 | 135 | 15.0 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 41 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| T.J. YeldonHB | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 32 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| John BrownWR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 38 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 37 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Chris Harris JrCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Jahleel AddaeFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey Hayward JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry TilleryDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Murray JrMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond King IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bills | |||||
| Josh NormanCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious WhiteCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah HydeFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison PhillipsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. GainesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan JohnsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron JohnsonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Michael BadgleyK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 2/2 | 3 | 38 |