Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
37
FINAL
18
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills 37-18, marking a significant victory in the early 2026 season. The Chargers' performance solidifies their position as a contender, while the Bills will need to regroup after this setback.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 175 yards, but the star of the show was running back Omarion Hampton, who rushed for an impressive 149 yards, showcasing his ability to break tackles and control the ground game. Buffalo's Josh Allen contributed with two passing touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Chargers’ offensive onslaught. DJ Moore led the Bills in receiving, finishing with 83 yards.
Defensively, the Chargers made their mark with an outstanding performance by Derwin James Jr., who intercepted four passes, effectively stifling any momentum the Bills attempted to build. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when James' first interception set up a crucial touchdown, allowing the Chargers to pull away and maintain control for the remainder of the contest. Despite Ed Oliver's strong effort on the Bills' defense, his 1.5 sacks couldn't shift the tide against such a potent Los Angeles offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 21 | 11 | 175 | 2 | 1 | 92.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 7 | 164 | 2 | 4 | 99.0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 19 | 149 | 7.8 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 89 | 5.6 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 83 | 83.0 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 3 | 4 | 58 |

