Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
31
FINAL
41
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Buffalo Bills outlasted the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 41-31. This victory not only improves Buffalo's standing in the league but also showcases their ability to compete against high-powered offenses, setting the tone for the rest of the season.
Justin Herbert had a standout performance for the Chargers, throwing for 265 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent. Meanwhile, Buffalo's Javonte Williams led the ground game with 107 rushing yards, providing crucial support to the Bills' offensive strategy. Quentin Johnston also shined for Los Angeles with an impressive 144 receiving yards, keeping the Chargers in contention throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills made critical plays to swing momentum their way, highlighted by Greg Rousseau's sack that disrupted the Chargers' rhythm. Although Akheem Mesidor led the Chargers with nine tackles, it was Buffalo's ability to capitalize on key moments that proved decisive. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter, where a timely interception shifted the tide, allowing the Bills to seal their victory and maintain control in a tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 37 | 22 | 59% | 265 | 4 | 0 | 117.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 154 | 1 | 0 | 79.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 17 | 107 | 6.3 | 50 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 11 | 105 | 9.5 | 90 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 16 | 68 | 4.3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 8 | 144 | 18.0 | 71 | 2 | 60 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 50 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 48 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

