Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
42
FINAL
51
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown in Week 3 of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills outlasted the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 51-42. Both teams entered the game with high expectations, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious, showcasing their explosive offense and tenacious defense.
Leading the charge for the Bills was quarterback Justin Fields, who threw for four touchdowns, while Marshawn "Beastmode" Lynch rushed for an impressive 152 yards. The Chargers' Josh Allen put up substantial passing yardage with 276 yards, and George Kittle made a significant impact in the receiving game with 113 yards. However, it was Buffalo’s offensive firepower that ultimately put them over the top.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by Riley Moss's two interceptions, which stifled the Chargers' momentum at critical moments. Treydan Stukes led the Bills in tackles, contributing to a well-rounded defensive effort. The game's turning point came when Moss picked off a pass late in the third quarter, allowing Buffalo to extend their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 276 | 3 | 3 | 102.0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 13 | 7 | 54% | 241 | 4 | 1 | 106.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshawn Beastmode | HB | 20 | 152 | 7.6 | 27 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | TE | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 34 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 101 | 50.5 | 39 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 98 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 32 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 12 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 4 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ANTMAN cromartie | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyzir White | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zaven Collins | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jones | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 47 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

