Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
24
FINAL
34
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 34-24, solidifying their position as a contender in the 2026 season. With both teams seeking a crucial win, the Bills capitalized on their home-field advantage to secure the victory.
Josh Allen showcased his prowess with two touchdown passes, while Justin Herbert put up respectable numbers with 237 passing yards. The Bills also benefited from a strong performance from Joshua Palmer, who racked up 116 receiving yards, and James Cook III, who led the ground game with 59 rushing yards, helping to maintain offensive momentum throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills made pivotal plays that shifted the game’s momentum. Terrel Bernard anchored the defense with ten total tackles, while Tre'Davious White's interception proved to be a critical turning point. This turnover not only halted a Chargers drive but also set the stage for a crucial touchdown, sealing the Bills' victory and showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 44 | 26 | 59% | 237 | 2 | 1 | 79.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 32 | 21 | 66% | 236 | 2 | 1 | 95.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 46 | 3.8 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 8 | 116 | 14.5 | 67 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 8 | 59 | 7.4 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 44 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 37 |

