Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
3
FINAL
16
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills secured a decisive 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3 of the 2026 season, maintaining their strong start to the year. With this win, the Bills improve their record and establish themselves as a formidable force in the league, while the Chargers struggle to find their footing early in the campaign.
Josh Allen led the way for the Bills, throwing for 160 yards and one touchdown, effectively managing the game and keeping the offense on track. David Njoku was the standout for the Chargers, racking up 84 receiving yards, but ultimately, it was Buffalo's ability to limit explosive plays that kept the game in their favor. Omarion Hampton’s 22 rushing yards for the Chargers highlight the struggles of their ground game against a stout Bills defense.
Buffalo's defense was a key factor in this victory, highlighted by a dominant performance from Bradley Chubb, who recorded three sacks and consistently pressured Chargers quarterback play. Ed Oliver contributed with three total tackles, anchoring the defensive line, while Davison Igbinosun's interception added to the Chargers' woes. The turning point came when Chubb's relentless pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and control the game from that moment on.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 14 | 160 | 1 | 1 | 85.4 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 25 | 13 | 141 | 0 | 3 | 29.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 13 | 1.2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | TE | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 57 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 40 |

