Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
15
FINAL
29
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 29-15, securing an important victory early in the 2026 season. The Bills showcased their dominance at home, looking to build momentum as they navigate a competitive conference.
Josh Allen led the Bills' offense with a solid performance, throwing for one touchdown while managing the game effectively. However, it was James Cook III who truly stole the spotlight, racking up 117 receiving yards and adding 57 rushing yards, demonstrating his versatility and playmaking ability. The Chargers' Justin Herbert put forth a respectable effort, finishing with 173 passing yards, but struggled to find the end zone against a resilient Bills defense.
Buffalo's defense played a key role in the outcome, with Calais Campbell leading the charge with four total tackles, while TJ Parker contributed with a crucial sack. The turning point came when Christian Benford intercepted Herbert, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing the Bills to maintain control of the game. This defensive stand not only shifted momentum but also underscored Buffalo's ability to make pivotal plays when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 173 | 1 | 2 | 65.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 4 | 67% | 130 | 1 | 1 | 109.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 57 | 6.3 | 16 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 54 | 3.9 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | — | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 108 | 0 | 72 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 30 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 25 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 |

