Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
52
FINAL
38
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills 52-38 in a high-octane Week 3 showdown of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their positions early in the season, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious in a thrilling offensive battle.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was spectacular, throwing for four touchdowns while leading his team to a staggering 52 points. On the receiving end, Ladd McConkey shined with 129 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Josh Allen of the Bills also had a noteworthy performance, racking up 438 passing yards and keeping his team competitive throughout the game, supported by James Cook III's 104 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Chargers made key stops that turned the tide in their favor. Leonard Williams was a force on the line, contributing two sacks that disrupted Allen’s rhythm at critical moments. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when the Chargers' defense intercepted a pass, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 42 | 28 | 67% | 438 | 3 | 2 | 105.0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 331 | 4 | 2 | 108.0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 104 | 10.4 | 21 | 2 | 55 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 70 | 5.4 | 33 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 129 | 32.3 | 61 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 18 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 60 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 94 | 47.0 | 20 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 40 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | — | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 32 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 40 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 59 |

