Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
42
FINAL
45
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 45-42, showcasing the high stakes of the early season. Both teams entered the game with momentum, but it was the Bills who ultimately emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the playoff race.
Josh Allen led the Bills' offense with an impressive 357 passing yards, while James Cook III put on a receiving clinic, racking up 166 yards and playing a crucial role in the victory. On the other side, Justin Herbert threw five touchdown passes, showcasing his prowess as he also rushed for 83 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win for the Chargers.
The game turned in Buffalo's favor thanks to Kaleb Elarms-Orr's two interceptions, which disrupted the Chargers' rhythm at critical moments. The Bills' defense, while tested, managed to make the necessary stops, allowing them to hold off the Chargers' late-game surge and claim a hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 357 | 4 | 0 | 157.0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 31 | 25 | 81% | 340 | 5 | 2 | 125.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 2 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 166 | 13.8 | 131 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 150 | 50.0 | 44 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 10 | 123 | 12.3 | 58 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 53 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 51 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendall Williamson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 30 |

