Los Angeles
Chargers
1-4
44
FINAL
36
Buffalo
Bills
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills 44-36, solidifying their position in a tightly contested season. The victory was crucial for the Chargers as they continue to chase playoff positioning, while the Bills struggled to maintain momentum after a promising start.
Quarterback Justin Herbert led the way for the Chargers, throwing for 321 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Ladd McConkey was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 132 receiving yards and finding the end zone. The Chargers' offense was relentless, outpacing the Bills and demonstrating a balanced attack that kept the pressure on throughout the game.
The Chargers' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Khalil Mack contributing two crucial sacks that disrupted the Bills' rhythm. Donte Jackson's interception added to the defensive highlights, turning the tide at a critical moment. The Chargers' ability to make key stops and capitalize on turnovers proved decisive, allowing them to hold off a late surge from Buffalo and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 321 | 4 | 2 | 102.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 286 | 2 | 4 | 66.7 |
| James Cook III | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 9 | 47 | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Luke Yoder | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 132 | 26.4 | 21 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 17 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 43 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 46 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 17 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 38 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 29 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 28 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Pollock | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 50 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

