Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
30
FINAL
29
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers outlasted the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 30-29. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Chargers quarterback Aaron Rodgers showcased his elite talent, throwing for an impressive 372 yards and connecting for three touchdowns. Tyreek Hill of the Bills put on a show as well, racking up 130 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for Buffalo. Meanwhile, Ashton Jeanty struggled to find running room, finishing with just 39 yards on the ground.
Defensively, the game saw key contributions but ultimately came down to a crucial interception by Jahdae Barron of the Chargers that shifted the momentum late in the game. The Bills' defense, led by Christian Gonzalez with four tackles and Marlowe Wax's sack, fought hard but couldn't contain Rodgers when it mattered most. This victory not only boosts the Chargers' record but also serves as a statement win as they look to build on their early-season success.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 39 | 23 | 59% | 372 | 3 | 0 | 116.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 320 | 3 | 2 | 107.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 14 | 39 | 2.8 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 6 | 130 | 21.7 | 36 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 6 | 130 | 21.7 | 40 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 7 | 124 | 17.7 | 54 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 25 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 42 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Anthony Schwartz | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brenden Schooler | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaquill Griffin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Duke Riley | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 58 |
| Joey Slye | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 43 |

