Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
35
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers secured a decisive 35-21 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. With the win, the Chargers not only improved their record but also delivered a statement performance against a formidable opponent.
Justin Herbert was the star of the show, throwing for 235 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Chargers' air attack with precision and poise. Meanwhile, the Bills' offense saw James Cook III rush for 64 yards, and Skyler Bell put up a strong receiving effort with 90 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Herbert's explosive performance.
Defensively, Cam Hart made his presence felt with three total tackles, helping to contain the Bills' offensive efforts. The game turned decisively in the Chargers' favor when they capitalized on a turnover, allowing Herbert to push the lead beyond reach and ultimately secure the win. The Bills struggled to respond as the Chargers' defense held firm, limiting Buffalo's scoring opportunities late in the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 235 | 3 | 3 | 101.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 12 | 46% | 166 | 3 | 3 | 66.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 64 | 7.1 | 15 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Bell | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 26 | 3 | 49 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 26 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 12 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 38 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 25 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 14 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Akheem Mesidor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

