Los Angeles
Chargers
7-5
14
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
9-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 27-14, securing a spot in the next round of the playoffs. With both teams vying for postseason glory, the Bills showcased their prowess, leaving no doubt about their capabilities on the field.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns, delivering a performance that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels. Amon-Ra St. Brown was his favorite target, racking up 126 receiving yards, while Omarion Hampton led the Chargers' ground game with 67 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Buffalo's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Dorian Williams recording a game-high seven tackles and TJ Parker contributing with a crucial sack. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Bills forced a turnover, allowing Allen to capitalize and stretch their lead, effectively sealing the game as they held off the Chargers' attempts at a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 14 | 276 | 3 | 0 | 120.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 21 | 14 | 134 | 2 | 0 | 115.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 67 | 4.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kopp | FB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 8 | 126 | 15.8 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Devin McCuin | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Owenn Chambliss | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

