Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
27
FINAL
10
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers secured a decisive 27-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Chargers' momentum but also sets the tone for their campaign as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the league.
Justin Herbert led the charge for the Chargers, throwing for 282 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his precision under pressure. The ground game was equally impressive, with Omarion Hampton racking up 95 rushing yards, while Quentin Johnston emerged as a receiving threat, amassing 119 yards through the air. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Bills' defense guessing all night.
Defensively, the Chargers made their presence felt, with Tarheeb Still leading the team with seven tackles and Daiyan Henley contributing with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the first half when Henley's pressure led to a turnover, allowing Los Angeles to extend their lead just before halftime. This crucial play shifted momentum firmly in their favor, as the Chargers' defense stifled Buffalo's attempts to mount a comeback in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 28 | 19 | 282 | 1 | 0 | 112.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 19 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 82.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 23 | 95 | 4.1 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 82 | 8.2 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 12 | 32 | 2.7 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 6 | 119 | 19.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 56 |

