Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
36
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 36-31, showcasing the high stakes of the early season as both teams look to establish themselves in the playoff race. The game was a back-and-forth affair, but the Chargers ultimately outlasted the Bills with a series of impressive plays and strategic execution.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 397 yards and four touchdowns, consistently finding his rhythm against the Buffalo defense. Oronde Gadsden contributed significantly, racking up 118 receiving yards and providing crucial targets for Herbert throughout the game. On the ground, the Bills' James Cook III made his mark with 109 rushing yards, keeping Buffalo competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Daiyan Henley led the team with five total tackles, while Braden Fiske recorded two sacks, applying constant pressure on the Bills’ offense. The turning point came when Kyle Hamilton intercepted a pass, stifling a potential scoring drive for Buffalo and allowing the Chargers to secure their lead late in the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 32 | 22 | 69% | 397 | 4 | 0 | 150.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 20 | 9 | 45% | 272 | 3 | 1 | 110.4 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 109 | 12.1 | 11 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 67 | 5.2 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 6 | 118 | 19.7 | 49 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 53 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 76 | 76.0 | 46 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 64 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 41 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 15 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | — | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 13 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abraham Beauplan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33 |

