Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
31
FINAL
17
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills 31-17, solidifying their position in the early season standings. The win was crucial for the Chargers as they look to establish momentum heading into the heart of the 2026 season.
Justin Herbert led the Chargers' offense, throwing for 262 yards and a touchdown, while Quentin Johnston emerged as his top target, racking up an impressive 151 receiving yards. The Chargers' ground game was effective as well, contributing to a balanced attack that kept the Bills' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers were anchored by Daiyan Henley, who recorded 10 total tackles, showcasing their ability to stifle the Bills' offensive efforts. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when the Chargers intercepted a pass, leading to a touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. Buffalo struggled to recover, unable to regain control as Los Angeles maintained pressure throughout the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin''if man' Herbert | QB | 31 | 15 | 48% | 262 | 1 | 0 | 88.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 36 | 25 | 69% | 254 | 0 | 0 | 89.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 23 | 61 | 2.7 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 12 | 57 | 4.8 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 41 | 3.4 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin''if man' Herbert | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 6 | 151 | 25.2 | 51 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | โ | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 54 |

