Melbourne
Blues
0-2
34
FINAL
22
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 47d ago
In a pivotal Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season, the Melbourne Blues topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 34-22. This victory keeps the Blues in contention as they aim for a strong season start, while the Bills look to regroup after a challenging game. Omarion Hampton was the standout for the Blues, rushing for an impressive 112 yards and finding the end zone, while the offense capitalized on key plays to maintain their lead. Buffalo's Josh Allen showed his resilience, completing 333 yards and tossing two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Blues' balanced attack. DJ Moore also shined for the Bills, racking up 162 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Defensively, Tarheeb Still led the charge for Melbourne with nine total tackles, playing a crucial role in limiting the Bills' scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came midway through the third quarter when the Blues' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and shift momentum decisively in their favor. Despite Greg Rousseau's strong performance with 1.5 sacks for Buffalo, the Blues' cohesive unit ultimately held firm to secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB413073%33320113.1
Justin HerbertQB342471%25910102.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Omarion HamptonHB141128.0632520
James Cook IIIHB18472.6—1100
Kimani VidalHB4143.5—170
Ray DavisHB11313.040130
Justin HerbertQB188.0—080
Josh AllenQB430.8—060
DJ MooreWR122.0—020
Brenen ThompsonWR000.0—000
Ladd McConkeyWR000.0—000
Oronde GadsdenTE000.0—000
David NjokuTE000.0—000
Khalil ShakirWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DJ MooreWR816220.3751760
Ladd McConkeyWR611419.0401280
Khalil ShakirWR11898.1231151
Brenen ThompsonWR6549.0100140
Dalton KincaidTE5397.8160130
David NjokuTE33110.3160140
Quentin JohnstonWR22512.510130
Joshua PalmerWR12424.0—0240
Oronde GadsdenTE11515.0110150
Dawson KnoxTE2136.59070
Alec IngoldFB2105.02090
Omarion HamptonHB4102.56041
James Cook IIIHB155.04050
Ray DavisHB122.04020
Keon ColemanWR1-1-1.0—000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cameron DickerK22443
Tyler BassK12144