Los Angeles
Chargers
13-5
72
FINAL
23
Buffalo
Bills
13-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 32d ago
The Los Angeles Chargers dominated the Buffalo Bills with a commanding 72-23 victory in the Divisional Round of the 2026 season. This win propels the Chargers into the next round of the playoffs, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic prowess on both sides of the ball. Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for an impressive 359 yards and five touchdowns. Running back Omarion Hampton added a staggering 225 rushing yards, while Brenen Thompson emerged as a key target, racking up 153 receiving yards. The Chargers' offense was relentless, putting points on the board at will and leaving the Bills’ defense scrambling to respond. Defensively, the Chargers were just as effective, with Cam Hart leading the team in tackles with four. Akheem Mesidor made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, and Donte Jackson secured an interception, adding to Buffalo's struggles. The turning point came early in the second quarter, when Herbert connected with Thompson for a deep touchdown pass, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Los Angeles and setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Justin HerbertQB161381%35951132.2
Josh AllenQB16744%1942489.0
Brenen ThompsonWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Omarion HamptonHB1322517.3704660
James Cook IIIHB161338.3221540
Ray DavisHB9444.9150210
Keaton MitchellHB3134.36060
Brenen ThompsonWR11111.030110
Ty JohnsonHB000.0—000
Khalil ShakirWR000.0—000
Josh AllenQB100.02000
Ben VanSumerenFB000.0—000
Ladd McConkeyWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Brenen ThompsonWR415338.31092980
Tyreek HillWR39130.3201690
Dalton KincaidTE27939.5251730
Quentin JohnstonWR16464.0581640
Oronde GadsdenTE15050.0271500
Ladd McConkeyWR24020.0131260
David NjokuTE23316.5220210
Omarion HamptonHB2199.5180120
James Cook IIIHB11717.050170
Ben VanSumerenFB177.09070
Keaton MitchellHB100.0—000
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Derwin James JrSS30100
Tarheeb StillCB20101
Akheem MesidorREDG21.5000
Donte JacksonCB10101
Terrel BernardMIKE10100
Daiyan HenleyWILL10100
Cam HartCB40001
Elijah MoldenFS40001
Cole BishopFS30000
Christian BenfordCB20000
Byron YoungREDG20000
Mike JacksonCB20000
Genesis SmithSS20000
Khalil MackREDG00.5000
R.J. MickensFS10000
Greg RousseauLEDG10000
Davison IgbinosunCB10001
Geno StoneSS10000
C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS10000
Dorian WilliamsWILL10000
Teair TartDT10000
Bud DupreeLEDG10000
Jordan HancockSS10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK11244
Cameron DickerK00100