Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
22
FINAL
15
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested battle, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills 22-15, securing their second victory of the season in Week 3 of the 2026 campaign. Both teams entered the matchup looking to build momentum, but it was the Chargers who ultimately prevailed in a game that showcased their offensive prowess.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was stellar, throwing for three touchdowns while managing the game effectively. Omarion Hampton was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 184 rushing yards, which kept the Bills' defense on its heels. Oronde Gadsden contributed as well, adding 52 receiving yards to Herbert’s aerial assault.
Defensively, the Bills made some noise with Ed Oliver recording two sacks and Davison Igbinosun leading with five total tackles and an interception. However, the Chargers' offensive execution proved too much for Buffalo to handle, particularly in the second half when they extended their lead. The game's turning point came when Herbert connected on a critical touchdown pass that shifted momentum firmly in favor of Los Angeles, allowing them to hold off a late Bills rally.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 152 | 1 | 0 | 114.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 141 | 3 | 3 | 70.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 23 | 184 | 8.0 | 51 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 28 | 2.0 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 31 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | — | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 15 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |

