Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
38
FINAL
35
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 21d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 38-35, showcasing the high stakes of early-season positioning. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious in a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert shone brightly, throwing for four touchdowns and leading his team to critical scoring drives when it mattered most. Omarion Hampton added 93 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept the Bills' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, the Bills' Josh Allen threw for an impressive 356 yards, with Khalil Shakir leading the receiving corps with 93 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Defensively, the Chargers made pivotal plays that swung the game in their favor. Shaq Thompson was a standout for Los Angeles, recording a sack and an interception, both of which proved crucial in halting Buffalo's momentum at key moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Thompson's interception set up a touchdown that ultimately sealed the game for the Chargers, allowing them to outlast a fierce challenge from the Bills.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB272074%35634113.3
Justin HerbertQB322372%32741131.1
Keon ColemanWR01—000—
Ladd McConkeyWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Omarion HamptonHB15936.2261200
James Cook IIIHB9798.8151520
Justin HerbertQB22512.520200
Kimani VidalHB3165.34080
Alec IngoldFB111.02010
Ty JohnsonHB000.0—000
Brenen ThompsonWR000.0—000
Ladd McConkeyWR000.0—000
Keaton MitchellHB2-3-1.51000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Khalil ShakirWR49323.3461610
James Cook IIIHB48822.0671520
Brenen ThompsonWR38528.3231650
Quentin JohnstonWR68414.081290
Oronde GadsdenTE67913.2312211
Ladd McConkeyWR56212.4220291
Dalton KincaidTE5489.6140190
Keon ColemanWR34615.3290260
Dawson KnoxTE13838.0251380
DJ MooreWR22311.510180
Joshua PalmerWR12020.0140200
Keaton MitchellHB2136.5160110
Omarion HamptonHB144.08040
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK0050
Cameron DickerK11531