Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
20
FINAL
35
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane battle, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 35-20 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the matchup looking to solidify their standing early in the year, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for the Bills was quarterback Bryce Young, who lit up the scoreboard with 438 passing yards and four touchdown passes. While Dylan Sampson contributed a solid ground game with 70 rushing yards, it was Young’s aerial assault that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels. On the other side, David Njoku put up an impressive 176 receiving yards for Los Angeles, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Buffalo's offensive output.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that swung momentum in their favor, highlighted by Jihaad Campbell's two interceptions, which proved pivotal in stifling the Chargers' drives. The turning point came in the second quarter when Campbell's second pick set up a quick touchdown for Buffalo, allowing them to build a lead they would not relinquish. Despite the valiant effort from Los Angeles, Buffalo's defense rose to the occasion when it mattered most, securing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 28 | 20 | 438 | 4 | 2 | 123.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 14 | 287 | 1 | 3 | 52.3 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 17 | 70 | 4.1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 23 | 55 | 2.4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | TE | 7 | 176 | 25.1 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 150 | 21.4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jelani Woods | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Taylor | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 25 |

