Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
41
FINAL
35
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Buffalo Bills 41-35, showcasing their high-powered offense in a game that had playoff implications as both teams sought to establish their dominance early in the season. With this victory, the Chargers improved their standing in a competitive AFC landscape.
Omarion Hampton was the standout performer for Los Angeles, racking up an impressive 193 rushing yards, while quarterback Justin Herbert contributed significantly with two touchdown passes. On the other side, Josh Allen delivered a strong performance for the Bills, throwing for 407 yards and keeping the pressure on the Chargers throughout the contest. DJ Moore emerged as a key target for Allen, accumulating 195 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Chargers made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Elijah Molden's two interceptions proved pivotal, disrupting the Bills' rhythm and halting potential scoring drives. Teair Tart's sack added to the defensive pressure, but it was Molden's timely picks that ultimately helped the Chargers secure the victory, sealing the game in a nail-biting finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 39 | 28 | 407 | 2 | 3 | 90.4 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 12 | 9 | 212 | 2 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 25 | 193 | 7.7 | 3 | 47 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 59 | 4.5 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 12 | 195 | 16.3 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 98 | 49.0 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

