Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
24
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling clash in Week 3 of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills held off the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 31-24. This victory not only boosts the Bills' confidence but also solidifies their position in the competitive AFC, as they continue to build momentum early in the season.
Josh Allen was the undeniable star for Buffalo, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities with 301 passing yards and two touchdown passes, along with a remarkable 108 rushing yards. He connected effectively with Garrett Wilson, who racked up 101 receiving yards, proving to be a key target in critical moments of the game.
Defensively, the Bills were led by Cole Bishop, who anchored the unit with eight total tackles, consistently making plays to stifle the Chargers' offensive drives. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed Allen to extend the lead and ultimately secure the win. The Chargers fought hard but couldn't overcome the late-game surge orchestrated by Buffalo's all-around performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 21 | 91% | 301 | 2 | 0 | 147.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 31 | 25 | 81% | 246 | 1 | 0 | 110.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 108 | 10.8 | 64 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 32 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 35 | 2.7 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 8 | 22 | 2.8 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 69 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Danny Gray | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Gumbs Jr | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 41 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |

