Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
20
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 31-20 in a pivotal Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for early dominance in the league, the Bills' victory solidifies their position as a contender in the AFC, while the Chargers will need to regroup as they face tougher competition ahead.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for 276 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone consistently. De'Von Achane added a solid ground game with 90 rushing yards, while Tyreek Hill was a reliable target, racking up 80 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive unit that kept the Chargers' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Nick Emmanwori's interception not only halted a Chargers drive but also set up a decisive touchdown for Buffalo. While Montez Sweat led the Chargers with four total tackles and Nick Herbig contributed with a sack, the Bills' defense ultimately made the key stops when it mattered most, sealing the game with a strong performance and maintaining their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 276 | 4 | 0 | 152.0 |
| Kurt Warner | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 184 | 2 | 1 | 105.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 90 | 6.4 | 17 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| **** Simpson | HB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kurt Warner | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 48 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 68 | 68.0 | 43 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 5 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 55 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 19 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 44 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| **** Simpson | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ambry Thomas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Herb Adderley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Dawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 55 |
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 52 |
| Mitch Wishnowsky | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

