Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
20
FINAL
0
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills 20-0 in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their early-season momentum. This victory not only showcased the Chargers' defensive prowess but also sent a clear message to the rest of the league about their playoff aspirations.
Quarterback Justin Herbert was the standout offensive player, throwing for 140 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Chargers' attack. Tight end David Njoku also made significant contributions, leading the team in receiving yards with 60, while running back Omarion Hampton added 40 rushing yards, helping to maintain a balanced offensive strategy.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, shutting out the Bills and showcasing their talent with standout performances. Tarheeb Still's two interceptions proved pivotal, halting any momentum Buffalo tried to build, while Cam Hart led the team with four total tackles. The turning point came early in the second half when Still's second pick set up a touchdown drive that extended the Chargers' lead, ultimately sealing the game and leaving the Bills searching for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 13 | 11 | 140 | 2 | 1 | 119.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

