Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
37
FINAL
13
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Buffalo Bills 37-13 in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a strong contender in the league. The Chargers showcased their offensive prowess, with the game serving as a critical test for both teams as they aim for playoff positioning early in the season.
Quarterback Justin Herbert was the standout for the Chargers, throwing for four touchdowns and effectively leading his team to victory. Meanwhile, Buffalo's Josh Allen racked up impressive numbers with 291 passing yards, but his efforts fell short against a relentless Chargers offense. On the ground, Omarion Hampton contributed with 55 rushing yards, while Ray Davis led the Bills receiving corps with an impressive 139 yards.
Defensively, the Chargers made their mark with a dominant performance, highlighted by Akheem Mesidor's three sacks and Genesis Smith's three interceptions. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Smith's first interception set up another touchdown for Los Angeles, shifting momentum firmly in their favor. The Bills struggled to recover from that blow, as the Chargers' defense continued to stifle their attempts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 291 | 1 | 3 | 70.9 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 255 | 4 | 0 | 132.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | HB | 6 | 139 | 23.2 | 75 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 9 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 10 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 26 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 6 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Wishnowsky | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 3 | 4 | 53 |

