Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
21
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 56d 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
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB191263%27340146.3
Justin HerbertQB251768%1882377.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB161499.3451320
Omarion HamptonHB11999.0250331
Keaton MitchellHB4164.061100
Josh AllenQB273.51050
Ray DavisHB111.01110
Justin HerbertQB210.5—041
Brenen ThompsonWR000.0—000
Ladd McConkeyWR000.0—000
Dalton KincaidTE000.0—000
Kimani VidalHB1-1-1.0—000
Alec IngoldFB2-2-1.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Dalton KincaidTE711115.9282310
Khalil ShakirWR17474.0441740
Ladd McConkeyWR55010.0140290
Quentin JohnstonWR33712.350180
Kimani VidalHB13232.0251320
James Cook IIIHB13131.010310
Keaton MitchellHB3258.3140100
Skyler BellWR12525.0130250
Oronde GadsdenTE22311.5—0130
Dawson KnoxTE11818.090180
Darius SlaytonWR11414.0171140
Omarion HamptonHB11212.0160120
David NjokuTE294.52150
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK0060
Cameron DickerK0030