Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
46
FINAL
43
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 46-43, keeping their momentum strong in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, making this high-scoring affair a pivotal matchup.
Chargers quarterback Omarion Hampton led the charge with a remarkable performance, racking up 121 rushing yards and a steady offensive presence. Meanwhile, Brenen Thompson emerged as a key target in the passing game, hauling in 149 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Chargers' scoring efforts. On the other side, Josh Allen showcased his skills for the Bills, throwing for 294 yards and four touchdowns, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Chargers were propelled by Cam Hart, who made a game-changing impact with two interceptions, turning the tide at crucial moments. Derwin James Jr. led the Chargers with six total tackles, providing solid support against the Bills' offensive onslaught. With the game hanging in the balance, it was Hart's second interception that ultimately sealed the victory for Los Angeles, allowing them to outlast Buffalo in this exhilarating contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 13 | 59% | 294 | 4 | 3 | 103.4 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 23 | 11 | 48% | 290 | 3 | 2 | 97.3 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 19 | 121 | 6.4 | 76 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 102 | 6.4 | 51 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 10 | 84 | 8.4 | 41 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 149 | 49.7 | 55 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 61 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 30 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 32 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 10 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 31 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Wishnowsky | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

