Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
26
FINAL
56
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying display of offensive firepower, the Buffalo Bills decisively topped the Los Angeles Chargers 56-26 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The victory not only showcased Buffalo's dominance but also solidified their early claim as a contender in the league, leaving the Chargers scrambling for answers.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for an astounding 415 yards and seven touchdowns, a performance that will surely be remembered as one of his best. Complementing his efforts, James Cook III added a strong ground game with 110 rushing yards, while Dalton Kincaid emerged as his favorite target, racking up 150 receiving yards. The offensive line provided excellent protection, allowing Allen to orchestrate the high-scoring affair with precision.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in sealing the win, with Zane Durant recording three sacks to disrupt the Chargers' offense consistently. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Davison Igbinosun intercepted a pass, shifting the momentum firmly in favor of the Bills. With a balanced attack on both sides of the ball, Buffalo proved they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 18 | 15 | 83% | 415 | 7 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 9 | 41% | 269 | 3 | 2 | 88.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 15 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 40 | 3.3 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 150 | 30.0 | 56 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 25 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 27 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 14 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 50 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 13 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Durant | DT | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 32 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

