Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
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FINAL
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Buffalo
Bills
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 20-0 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The win solidifies the Bills' position as a formidable force early in the season, while the Chargers are left searching for answers on both sides of the ball.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 179 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. James Cook III provided a strong ground game with 81 rushing yards, while Dalton Kincaid was the top target in the air, racking up 57 receiving yards. The Bills' offense was efficient and relentless, leaving the Chargers' defense scrambling throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Bills stifled the Chargers' attempts to get on the scoreboard, resulting in a shutout. Khalil Mack managed to record a sack for Los Angeles, but it was not enough to shift momentum. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Buffalo scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Chargers and sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 10 | 179 | 2 | 1 | 119.1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 17 | 8 | 112 | 0 | 4 | 29.1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 81 | 7.4 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Charlie Kolar | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |

