Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
7
FINAL
37
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 37-7 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Bills' position as a formidable contender in the league, while the Chargers face critical questions moving forward.
Josh Allen was the standout for Buffalo, throwing for 256 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 84 rushing yards and keeping the Chargers' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Quentin Johnston of the Chargers had a solid day with 103 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Terrel Bernard leading the charge with nine total tackles. Deone Walker added pressure with a sack, while Dee Alford's interception marked a pivotal moment in the game, halting any momentum the Chargers were trying to build. The combination of strong defensive play and key stops at crucial moments allowed the Bills to maintain control and secure the decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 23 | 256 | 2 | 0 | 136.0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 42 | 23 | 222 | 0 | 1 | 59.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 84 | 6.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 27 | 2.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 9 | 103 | 11.4 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 86 | 10.8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 55 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

