Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
36
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers by a final score of 42-36, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Justin Herbert of the Chargers put on a dazzling performance, throwing for 328 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. However, it was Ray Davis of the Bills who made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 91 yards and helping to keep the chains moving. Quentin Johnston also shined for Los Angeles, racking up 141 receiving yards, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Bills made critical stops when it mattered most, with Zabien Brown leading the charge with seven total tackles and Landon Jackson adding a crucial sack. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Buffalo managed to stifle a potential game-tying drive, forcing a turnover on downs and sealing their victory. Despite a solid interception from Derwin James Jr. of the Chargers, it was the Bills' defensive resilience that ultimately secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 46 | 30 | 65% | 328 | 3 | 0 | 107.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 216 | 2 | 1 | 104.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | HB | 13 | 91 | 7.0 | 43 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 84 | 6.0 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 12 | 60 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 37 | 2.5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 8 | 141 | 17.6 | 54 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 38 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 24 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zabien Brown | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Hicks | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 49 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

