Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
28
FINAL
46
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 46-28 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning early in the season, the Bills asserted their dominance and showcased their offensive prowess.
Josh Allen was the star of the night, throwing for 170 yards and four touchdowns while also leading the ground game with an impressive 163 rushing yards. His dynamic playmaking kept the Chargers' defense on its heels, and he was instrumental in driving home the Bills' scoring opportunities throughout the game. Keaton Mitchell was a bright spot for the Chargers, recording 66 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Buffalo's explosive offense.
The Bills' defense played a crucial role in securing the victory, highlighted by Deone Walker's three sacks and C.J. Gardner-Johnson's two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Gardner-Johnson intercepted a pass that led to a quick touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in Buffalo's favor. The combination of timely defensive stops and relentless offensive execution ultimately sealed the game for the Bills.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 170 | 4 | 1 | 111.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 23 | 7 | 30% | 154 | 2 | 2 | 48.0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 163 | 27.2 | 14 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 143 | 14.3 | 13 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 106 | 6.6 | 15 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 36 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| D.J. Turner | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jacob Cowing | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 10 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 7 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 24 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deone Walker | DT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Troy Andersen | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Woods | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tarheeb Still | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 35 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

