Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
45
FINAL
41
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 45-41, showcasing the high stakes of the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious, maintaining their momentum as they push towards the playoffs.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was electric, throwing for an impressive 479 yards and five touchdowns, connecting frequently with wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who racked up 229 receiving yards. The offensive display from Los Angeles was nothing short of spectacular, with Herbert leading the charge and keeping the Bills' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers were able to make key stops, with Garrett Williams leading the team with five total tackles, while the Bills' Dexter Lawrence II put pressure on Herbert with two sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Chargers' defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, allowing Los Angeles to hold on for the win in a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 32 | 23 | 479 | 5 | 3 | 114.5 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 30 | 15 | 345 | 2 | 2 | 86.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 9 | 8 | 0.9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 8 | 229 | 28.6 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 0 | 67 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 30 |

