Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
21
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 31-21. This victory solidifies the Bills' strong start to the season, while the Chargers will look to rebound after a tough loss on the road.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his arm talent, throwing for 263 yards and one touchdown, while rookie Omarion Hampton added a solid ground game with 84 rushing yards. Quentin Johnston was the standout receiver for Los Angeles, racking up 117 yards through the air, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays at key moments, with Christian Benford's interception proving to be a turning point in the game. Although the Chargers' defense had some bright spots, including a sack from Daiyan Henley and a team-high nine tackles from Derwin James Jr., they could not contain the Bills' offensive onslaught when it mattered most. Buffalo's ability to capitalize on turnovers ultimately paved the way for their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 42 | 22 | 263 | 1 | 1 | 69.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 16 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 128.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 84 | 6.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 78 | 6.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 43 | 3.9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 14 | 39 | 2.8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 52 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 49 |

