Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
21
FINAL
44
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display of dominance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 44-21 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This victory not only showcased Buffalo's offensive firepower but also solidified their early claim as a contender in the league this year.
Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge for the Bills, throwing for 258 yards and two touchdowns, proving once again why he’s considered one of the league’s elite signal-callers. James Cook III added a strong ground game with 90 rushing yards, effectively balancing the offensive attack. For the Chargers, Quentin Johnston was the standout receiver, racking up 79 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Buffalo’s offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Bills made their mark with Greg Rousseau recording 1.5 sacks and Cole Bishop snagging an interception, both pivotal in stifling the Chargers' attempts to mount a comeback. The turning point came when Rousseau's pressure led to Bishop's interception, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and further demoralize Los Angeles. With this win, Buffalo sends a clear message to the rest of the league: they are a force to be reckoned with.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 35 | 23 | 258 | 2 | 0 | 106.6 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 33 | 20 | 244 | 0 | 1 | 70.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 90 | 6.4 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 11 | 44 | 4.0 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 53 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

