Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
34
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 42-34 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams, as the Bills sought to maintain their momentum while the Chargers aimed to bounce back after a tough start.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 303 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure. Complementing his performance, Deebo Samuel Sr. racked up 126 receiving yards, providing Allen with a reliable target downfield. On the ground, Omarion Hampton of the Chargers put up a solid 97 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Bills' aerial assault.
Defensively, the Bills stepped up when it mattered most, with C.J. Gardner-Johnson recording a team-high eight tackles to keep the Chargers in check. The turning point came late in the second quarter when a crucial interception by the Bills shifted momentum, allowing them to extend their lead before halftime. The combination of timely defensive plays and Allen’s offensive fireworks ultimately secured the victory for Buffalo.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 23 | 74% | 303 | 5 | 0 | 144.2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 181 | 1 | 0 | 85.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 97 | 7.5 | 62 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 81 | 4.8 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 31 | 3.1 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 8 | 126 | 15.8 | 66 | 2 | 50 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 67 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 42 |

