Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
14
FINAL
33
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 33-14, showcasing their dominance on home turf. The victory not only boosts the Bills' confidence but also solidifies their standing early in the 2026 season.
Quarterback Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for 288 yards and three touchdowns while also leading the team in rushing with 81 yards. His ability to connect with Joshua Palmer, who recorded 124 receiving yards, was crucial in breaking down the Chargers' defense and keeping the pressure on throughout the game.
Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Greg Rousseau recording a key sack and Maxwell Hairston snagging an interception that shifted momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hairston's pick set up another touchdown drive, extending the Bills' lead and leaving the Chargers struggling to recover. Overall, Buffalo's balanced attack and strong defensive efforts paved the way for a convincing victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 20 | 288 | 3 | 0 | 135.4 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 41 | 23 | 216 | 1 | 2 | 58.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 81 | 7.4 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 16 | 69 | 4.3 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 7 | 51 | 7.3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 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 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 124 | 41.3 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 9 | 75 | 8.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

