Los Angeles
Chargers
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37
FINAL
16
Buffalo
Bills
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Buffalo Bills 37-16 in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their standing as a formidable force in the league. The victory was crucial for the Chargers, who aimed to build momentum early in the season while the Bills sought to bounce back after a tough start.
Chargers quarterback Jayden Daniels was the star of the show, throwing for 321 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Ashton Jeanty was his primary target, racking up 121 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Chargers' scoring onslaught. Buffalo's Christian McCaffrey, despite the loss, managed to find some success on the ground with 68 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Chargers' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Chargers made their mark as well, with Travis Hunter snagging two interceptions that shifted the game's momentum. The turning point came in the third quarter when Hunter's second interception set up a quick touchdown, putting the Chargers firmly in control. Despite Bryan Bresee's two sacks for the Bills, the defensive efforts of the Chargers stifled any chance of a comeback, allowing them to cruise to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 321 | 4 | 2 | 98.0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 216 | 1 | 4 | 51.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 11 | 68 | 6.2 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 14 | 61 | 4.4 | 22 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Xavier Gipson | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 121 | 60.5 | 64 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 32 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 30 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 34 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 20 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Xavier Gipson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 20 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 54 |

