Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
56
FINAL
30
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 56-30, solidifying their claim as one of the top teams in the league early in the 2026 season. The Chargers' explosive offense proved too much for the Bills, who were looking to bounce back after a tough loss.
Josh Allen put forth a valiant effort for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 433 yards and three touchdowns, with Dalton Kincaid leading the receiving corps with 155 yards. However, the Chargers' balanced attack, featuring a dynamic ground game and efficient passing, overwhelmed the Bills' defense, allowing them to maintain a comfortable lead throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Chargers made their mark with standout performances from Khalil Mack, who recorded two sacks, and Zah Frazier, who intercepted three passes, turning the tide in Los Angeles' favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Frazier’s third interception shifted momentum and allowed the Chargers to extend their lead, ultimately paving the way for a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 53 | 25 | 433 | 3 | 6 | 54.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 17 | 9 | 303 | 2 | 4 | 97.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 17 | 51 | 3.0 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 9 | 155 | 17.2 | 2 | 55 | 2 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 118 | 39.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 78 | 78.0 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |

