Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
53
FINAL
24
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 53-24, marking a decisive victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The Chargers' high-powered offense proved too much for the Bills, showcasing their dominance early and often.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 345 yards and an impressive six touchdown passes, demonstrating his elite status in the league. Omarion Hampton contributed significantly on the ground with 78 rushing yards, while Oronde Gadsden emerged as a key target, racking up 102 receiving yards. This offensive firepower overwhelmed the Bills' defense, leaving them scrambling to keep pace.
Defensively, the Chargers made crucial plays that swung momentum in their favor, highlighted by Derwin James Jr.'s two interceptions. Daiyan Henley added to the defensive effort with a sack, stifling any potential for a Bills comeback. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when the Chargers scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively sealing their commanding lead and leaving Buffalo unable to recover.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 17 | 345 | 6 | 0 | 136.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 38 | 17 | 296 | 3 | 4 | 58.5 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 78 | 5.2 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 2 | 0.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

