Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
52
FINAL
55
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 55-52 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish dominance early, but it was the Bills who ultimately secured the win in a thrilling offensive display that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Justin Herbert put on a stellar performance for the Chargers, throwing for an impressive 409 yards and five touchdowns. Despite his efforts, it was James Cook III who stole the spotlight for Buffalo, rushing for a staggering 275 yards and showcasing his explosiveness on the ground. Ladd McConkey also made significant contributions in the air, racking up 182 receiving yards, but the Chargers' offensive firepower ultimately fell just short.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Germaine Pratt's two interceptions proved vital in stifling the Chargers at key moments, while Bradley Chubb's sack added pressure on Herbert throughout the contest. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Pratt's second pick led to a game-winning drive, solidifying the Bills' hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 409 | 5 | 2 | 117.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 273 | 3 | 1 | 123.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 25 | 275 | 11.0 | 35 | 4 | 72 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 75 | 7.5 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 8 | 182 | 22.8 | 60 | 2 | 51 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 38 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 51 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 8 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 19 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 7 | 46 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 27 |

