Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
28
FINAL
23
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills 28-23 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The win keeps the Chargers firmly in the playoff conversation, while the Bills are left searching for answers after a hard-fought battle.
Josh Allen showcased his exceptional arm talent, throwing for 225 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory for Buffalo. Aaron Jones Sr. added a solid 72 rushing yards, while Jordan Addison emerged as a key target with 117 receiving yards. However, the Chargers' balanced offensive attack ultimately proved decisive.
Defensively, Daiyan Henley led the Chargers with seven total tackles, providing critical support against Buffalo’s potent offense. The turning point came when Donte Jackson intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter, stifling a potential game-tying drive and allowing the Chargers to maintain their lead. Akheem Mesidor added pressure with a sack, further complicating the Bills' efforts to rally back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 33 | 21 | 225 | 3 | 1 | 101.1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 16 | 12 | 177 | 0 | 1 | 84.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 8 | 72 | 9.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 12 | 117 | 9.8 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 52 |

