Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
14
FINAL
0
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills 14-0 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Chargers showcased their defensive prowess while earning their second victory of the season against a formidable opponent.
Omarion Hampton led the Chargers' offensive charge with 78 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Bills' defense on their toes. Quarterback Justin Herbert managed the game effectively, while Tyreek Hill was the standout receiver for Buffalo, racking up 79 yards but ultimately failing to find the end zone.
The Chargers' defense was the story of the game, with Derwin James Jr. making a significant impact by recording five total tackles and two crucial interceptions. Teair Tart added pressure with a key sack, disrupting the Bills' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when James' second interception shifted momentum firmly in the Chargers' favor, sealing the game and ensuring a shutout.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 41 | 22 | 54% | 191 | 0 | 5 | 26.6 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 12 | 6 | 50% | 51 | 0 | 1 | 26.7 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 38 | 3.5 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 28 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

