Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
21
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 12 | 273 | 4 | 0 | 146.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 25 | 17 | 188 | 2 | 3 | 77.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 149 | 9.3 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 11 | 99 | 9.0 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 74 | 74.0 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

