Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
24
FINAL
3
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers secured a commanding 24-3 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 of the 2026 season, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. With this win, the Chargers continue to prove they are contenders in the league, while the Bills will need to regroup after a tough outing.
Quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 248 yards and one touchdown, effectively managing the game and distributing the ball with precision. Running back Omarion Hampton added to the offensive effort with 79 rushing yards, while Oronde Gadsden emerged as Herbert’s favorite target, racking up 76 receiving yards. The Chargers’ offensive cohesion was evident as they controlled the tempo and moved the ball efficiently.
Defensively, the Chargers made their presence felt, particularly with Tarheeb Still grabbing an interception that shifted the momentum in their favor. The turning point came early in the second half when Still's pick led to a quick touchdown, expanding the Chargers' lead to 21-3. While the Bills' defense had moments, including two sacks from Terrel Bernard, they couldn’t contain the Chargers' offensive onslaught, ultimately sealing their fate in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 19 | 14 | 248 | 1 | 2 | 93.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 30 | 13 | 99 | 0 | 3 | 12.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 79 | 7.9 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 58 | 4.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 45 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 35 |

