Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
39
FINAL
22
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills 39-22 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Chargers solidified their position as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing both offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 359 yards and four touchdowns. He connected frequently with Oronde Gadsden, who racked up 133 receiving yards, while Omarion Hampton added a solid ground game with 91 rushing yards. This dynamic offensive trio proved too much for the Bills' defense to handle.
The Chargers' defense was equally impactful, with Daiyan Henley leading the team with seven total tackles. Akheem Mesidor contributed significantly with 1.5 sacks, putting constant pressure on the Bills' offense. The game's turning point came when Kyle Hamilton intercepted a pass, halting a critical drive and allowing the Chargers to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 359 | 4 | 0 | 154.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 38 | 17 | 45% | 275 | 3 | 0 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 20 | 91 | 4.5 | 26 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 55 | 5.5 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 49 | 3 | 32 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 19 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 45 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 5 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 19 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Charlie Kolar | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 25 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

