Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
16
FINAL
24
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought battle in Week 3 of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 24-16. This victory not only bolsters Buffalo's momentum but also sets the stage for an intense season ahead as both teams vie for playoff positioning.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his passing prowess, throwing for 226 yards and a touchdown, while Tre' Harris was his top target, racking up 76 receiving yards. On the ground, however, it was the Bills' James Cook III who stole the show, amassing an impressive 154 rushing yards, proving to be a key factor in the team's offensive success.
Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in securing the win, with Greg Rousseau leading the charge by recording five total tackles and two sacks. The turning point came late in the game when Rousseau’s relentless pressure on Herbert forced a critical turnover, allowing the Bills to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 34 | 20 | 226 | 1 | 1 | 76.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 16 | 204 | 0 | 2 | 54.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 24 | 154 | 6.4 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 56 | 3.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 22 | 2.8 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre' Harris | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | -5 | -1.7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeWayne Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendall Williamson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 3 | 4 | 1 | 33 |

