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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills dominated the Los Angeles Chargers with a commanding 38-7 victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Bills solidify their position as a serious contender in the league, while the Chargers struggle to find their footing early in the season.
Josh Allen showcased his elite talent, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns, leading the charge for Buffalo's offense. Joshua Palmer was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 128 receiving yards, while James Cook III added a solid ground game with 70 rushing yards. The Bills’ offensive efficiency was a key factor in their ability to control the game from start to finish.
Defensively, the Bills were equally impressive, stifling the Chargers' offense and forcing critical turnovers. Greg Rousseau made his mark with 1.5 sacks, applying pressure on the quarterback throughout the game, while Cole Bishop secured an interception that shifted momentum in favor of Buffalo. The turning point came early in the second half when Allen connected with Palmer for a touchdown, extending the lead and effectively sealing the game for the Bills.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 25 | 86% | 286 | 3 | 0 | 142.2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 38 | 18 | 47% | 190 | 1 | 1 | 60.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 18 | 70 | 3.9 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 11 | 26 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 7 | 128 | 18.3 | 65 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 17 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 52 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

