Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
19
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 27-19, improving their record in the 2026 season. The Bills' victory was crucial as they aimed to establish themselves as contenders in a competitive division, while the Chargers sought to bounce back from previous losses.
Josh Allen led the Bills' offense, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. On the other side, Justin Herbert put up impressive numbers with 323 passing yards, connecting frequently with Quentin Johnston, who racked up 231 receiving yards. However, it was the Bills' efficient scoring that ultimately sealed the game.
Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Maxwell Hairston leading the team with ten tackles, helping to stifle the Chargers' offensive momentum. The turning point came late in the game, when the Bills managed to halt a potential game-tying drive, forcing the Chargers to settle for a field goal instead of a touchdown. This defensive stand allowed Buffalo to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 44 | 25 | 57% | 323 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 292 | 3 | 1 | 111.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 54 | 3.9 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 53 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 15 | 231 | 15.4 | 100 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 130 | 21.7 | 73 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 70 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 45 |
| Graham Gano | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 57 |

