Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
21
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 8d ago
In a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills secured a decisive 42-21 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Bills' position as a formidable contender, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic game plan. Leading the charge for Buffalo, quarterback Josh Allen threw for 273 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his elite playmaking ability. Running back James Cook III added a significant ground game, racking up 149 rushing yards, while tight end Dalton Kincaid contributed with 111 receiving yards, creating a balanced offensive attack that kept the Chargers on their heels throughout the contest. Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with linebacker Terrel Bernard snagging two interceptions that proved pivotal in shifting the momentum. Although Khalil Mack of the Chargers made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, it was the timely takeaways and solid tackling from the Buffalo defense that ultimately sealed the game, preventing any comeback attempt from Los Angeles.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Josh AllenQB191227340146.3
Justin HerbertQB25171882377.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB161499.31320
Omarion HamptonHB11999.00331
Keaton MitchellHB4164.01100
Josh AllenQB273.5050
Ray DavisHB111.0110
Justin HerbertQB210.5041
Brenen ThompsonWR000.0000
Ladd McConkeyWR000.0000
Dalton KincaidTE000.0000
Kimani VidalHB1-1-1.0000
Alec IngoldFB2-2-1.0000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Dalton KincaidTE711115.92310
Khalil ShakirWR17474.01740
Ladd McConkeyWR55010.00290
Quentin JohnstonWR33712.30180
Kimani VidalHB13232.01320
James Cook IIIHB13131.00310
Keaton MitchellHB3258.30100
Skyler BellWR12525.00250
Oronde GadsdenTE22311.50130
Dawson KnoxTE11818.00180
Darius SlaytonWR11414.01140
Omarion HamptonHB11212.00120
David NjokuTE294.5150
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK0060
Cameron DickerK0030