Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
28
FINAL
49
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 49-28 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bills continue to establish themselves as one of the top contenders in the league, showcasing their offensive firepower and solid defensive plays.
Quarterback Josh Allen was the star of the show, throwing for 294 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, leading the Bills to a commanding offensive display. Meanwhile, Omarion Hampton put on a strong performance for the Chargers, rushing for 160 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Buffalo’s high-scoring attack. James Cook III contributed significantly in the passing game, racking up 68 receiving yards and helping to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays when it mattered most, with Christian Benford snagging an interception that helped shift momentum back in their favor. TJ Parker added to the pressure on the Chargers' offense with a sack, contributing to a defensive effort that stifled any attempts at a comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Allen connected for consecutive touchdown passes, putting the Bills ahead and forcing the Chargers to play catch-up for the rest of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 20 | 17 | 85% | 294 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 16 | 7 | 44% | 139 | 1 | 1 | 69.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 160 | 11.4 | 41 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 110 | 10.0 | 22 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 9 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | — | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 15 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 14 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 13 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | — | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 32 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

