Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
37
FINAL
13
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills 37-13, solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. With playoff implications looming, the Chargers showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving the Bills searching for answers.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was the standout performer, throwing for 260 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. He connected with Quentin Johnston for a stellar 109 receiving yards, while Omarion Hampton contributed significantly on the ground with 72 rushing yards, helping to fuel the Chargers' offensive onslaught.
The Chargers' defense was equally impactful, stifling the Bills' attempts to build momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when a pivotal interception shifted the game's momentum firmly in favor of Los Angeles, allowing the Chargers to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite Dorian Williamsβ nine tackles for Buffalo, they struggled to contain the Chargers' high-powered offense, leading to a lopsided final score.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 21 | 72% | 260 | 3 | 0 | 134.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 37 | 23 | 62% | 203 | 0 | 0 | 76.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 22 | 72 | 3.3 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 11 | 38 | 3.5 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | β | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | β | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 5 | -1 | -0.2 | β | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 8 | 109 | 13.6 | 27 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 48 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | β | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McManus | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 47 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 3 | 4 | 4 | 44 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

