Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
20
FINAL
30
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 30-20, solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. This victory not only showcased the Bills' offensive capabilities but also demonstrated their resolve as they look to make a statement in the league.
Buffalo's offense was led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw for 204 yards and two touchdowns, effectively managing the game and finding key targets when it mattered most. Wide receiver Chris Olave was a standout, racking up 91 receiving yards, while the Chargers' Omarion Hampton kept things competitive with a strong 95 rushing yards, but ultimately fell short in the end.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game, highlighted by Cedric Gray's interception that halted a Chargers drive and maintained Buffalo's lead. Josiah Trotter's steady presence with four tackles helped contain Los Angeles' offensive threats, while the Bills' ability to pressure the quarterback was evident throughout the game. With this win, the Bills proved they can thrive under pressure and set the tone for the rest of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 204 | 2 | 1 | 119.7 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 185 | 1 | 1 | 86.6 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 95 | 6.3 | 31 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 88 | 8.8 | 19 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Akers | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 86 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 46 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 21 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 18 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Akers | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dyontae Johnson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

