Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
26
FINAL
16
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers secured a solid victory over the Buffalo Bills, finishing the game with a score of 26-16. This Week 3 matchup was crucial for both teams, as they looked to establish momentum early in the season. The Chargers' strong performance in all facets of the game allows them to position themselves favorably in the playoff race.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 237 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make crucial plays when it mattered most. Omarion Hampton contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 91 rushing yards, while Ladd McConkey was Herbert's primary target, hauling in 132 receiving yards. This offensive trio helped the Chargers maintain control throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Chargers were equally impressive, with Daiyan Henley making his presence felt by leading the team with nine total tackles and notching 1.5 sacks. His relentless pressure on the Buffalo quarterback was a key factor in the game, often disrupting their offensive flow. The Chargers' defense turned the tide in the second half, limiting the Bills to just one touchdown, which ultimately sealed the Chargers' win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 237 | 2 | 0 | 103.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 35 | 25 | 71% | 202 | 1 | 0 | 95.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 91 | 7.6 | 41 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 77 | 5.1 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 12 | 37 | 3.1 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 12 | 132 | 11.0 | 37 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 9 | 80 | 8.9 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 52 |

