Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
13
FINAL
17
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 17-13 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for an important victory early in the season, the stakes were high as the Bills aimed to maintain their momentum at home.
Haynes King led the Bills with a modest passing effort, throwing for 103 yards, while Kenneth Walker shined for the Chargers on the ground, racking up 128 rushing yards. David Njoku was the top receiver for Los Angeles, contributing 47 yards, but the Chargers struggled to find the end zone consistently, limiting their scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that ultimately decided the game. Malachi Lawrence stood out with two sacks, applying pressure on the Chargers' quarterback, while Travis Hunter's interception proved pivotal in shifting momentum. The Bills' defense held strong when it mattered most, allowing them to secure the victory and improve their season record.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 14 | 9 | 103 | 0 | 1 | 56.5 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 12 | 4 | 70 | 0 | 3 | 14.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 7 | 128 | 18.3 | 1 | 94 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 12 | 71 | 5.9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 11 | 29 | 2.6 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boye Mafe | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 29 |
| Matt Gay | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 48 |

