Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
35
FINAL
6
Salt Lake City
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Buffalo Bills 35-6 in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a force in the league. The Chargers showcased their offensive prowess, while the Bills struggled to find their rhythm, making this matchup a one-sided affair.
Tyler Shough led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 196 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. Travis Etienne Jr. was a key contributor on the ground, racking up 142 rushing yards, while Foster Moreau emerged as a reliable target with 87 receiving yards. Together, they propelled the Chargers to an impressive offensive performance.
Defensively, the Chargers made their presence felt, with Dexter Lawrence II recording two sacks to disrupt the Bills' offense. Tre'von Moehrig added an interception, further stifling any hope of a Buffalo comeback. The turning point came late in the first half when Moehrig's pick set up another touchdown, effectively sealing the game and showcasing the Chargers' dominance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 17 | 9 | 196 | 3 | 0 | 133.8 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 26 | 8 | 138 | 1 | 5 | 23.0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 20 | 142 | 7.1 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 10 | 18 | 1.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 87 | 87.0 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| ANTONIO GATES | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| ANDRE REED | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Wagner | SAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JUNIOR SEAU | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JORDAN POYER | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

