Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
27
FINAL
13
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers secured a convincing 27-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their presence in the early playoff picture. With this win, the Chargers continue to build momentum, while the Bills look to regroup after a disappointing performance at home.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert delivered a standout performance, throwing for 241 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his elite playmaking ability. Wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa was a key target, racking up 139 receiving yards and finding the end zone, while Omarion Hampton contributed on the ground with 62 rushing yards, helping maintain a balanced attack throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, with Khalil Mack adding pressure with a sack and Cam Hart making game-changing plays with two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hart's second pick halted a promising Bills drive, allowing the Chargers to extend their lead and seize control of the game. Buffalo struggled to recover from that moment, as the Chargers' defense stifled their efforts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 15 | 13 | 87% | 241 | 4 | 1 | 130.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 6 | 40% | 141 | 2 | 3 | 74.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 62 | 6.2 | 14 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 7 | 0.9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 139 | 46.3 | 47 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 63 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 18 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 29 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

