Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
18
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 21-18 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to secure a crucial win, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious, maintaining their momentum in the early part of the season.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for 289 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Khalil Shakir also made a significant impact, racking up 105 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for Allen. On the ground, Omarion Hampton led the Chargers with 79 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to counter the Bills' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Greg Rousseau recorded two sacks, putting pressure on the Chargers' offense and disrupting their rhythm. Terrel Bernard's interception proved to be a critical turning point, allowing the Bills to regain control and ultimately seal the victory as they held off a late Chargers charge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 30 | 24 | 80% | 289 | 2 | 0 | 129.0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 42 | 20 | 48% | 175 | 1 | 1 | 57.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 11 | 79 | 7.2 | 39 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 79 | 5.6 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 13 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 7 | 8 | 1.1 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 69 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 19 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston Smith | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 56 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

