Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
24
FINAL
56
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Buffalo Bills dominated the Los Angeles Chargers, securing a commanding 56-24 victory. With this win, the Bills continue to establish themselves as a formidable force in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.
Ty Simpson was the standout performer for Buffalo, tossing an impressive six touchdown passes while racking up 461 yards through the air. Brian Thomas Jr. shone as his primary target, amassing 176 receiving yards, making explosive plays that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels. Isiah Pacheco led the Chargers in rushing with 72 yards, but it was clear that the Bills' aerial assault was the story of the game.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Foyesade Oluokun leading the team with six tackles, stifling any momentum the Chargers attempted to build. The turning point came late in the first half when the Bills forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and demoralize Los Angeles. Though Camryn Bynum intercepted a pass for the Chargers, it wasn't enough to shift the tide as the Bills cruised to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 461 | 6 | 1 | 135.4 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 40 | 17 | 43% | 264 | 2 | 4 | 42.0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 13 | 32 | 2.5 | 30 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 6 | 176 | 29.3 | 80 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 111 | 55.5 | 56 | 2 | 95 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 19 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 31 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 10 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 10 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 29 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 60 |

