Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
58
FINAL
25
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Buffalo Bills 58-25 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Chargers solidify their position as a contender, showcasing their offensive firepower against a struggling Bills team.
Justin Herbert was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 566 yards and tossing six touchdown passes, carving up the Bills' secondary with precision. Khalil Shakir was a standout receiver for Buffalo, racking up 213 receiving yards, but the Bills' offense struggled to keep pace with the Chargers' explosive attack as they were held to just 25 points.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Tarheeb Still's two interceptions not only stifled Buffalo's attempts to mount a comeback but also provided Herbert and the offense with additional opportunities to extend their lead. Khalil Mack added pressure with a sack, further complicating the Bills' offensive game plan and contributing to a decisive victory for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 39 | 33 | 566 | 6 | 1 | 147.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 48 | 22 | 398 | 3 | 3 | 69.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 7 | 213 | 30.4 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 6 | 154 | 25.7 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 2 | 69 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 100 | 50.0 | 1 | 93 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 34 |

