Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
57
FINAL
34
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 57-34, solidifying their strong start to the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish early dominance, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious in this electrifying showdown.
Justin Herbert showcased his impressive arm with a staggering 441 passing yards, leading the Chargers' offense to an explosive performance. George Pickens was a standout target, racking up 181 receiving yards and finding the end zone, while Josh Allen kept the Bills competitive with four touchdown passes despite the loss.
Defensively, the Chargers made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Derwin James Jr. was a game-changer with two interceptions, snatching away crucial possessions from the Bills, while Elijah Molden anchored the defense with four total tackles. The turning point came when James intercepted a pass in the second half, allowing the Chargers to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 15 | 441 | 4 | 1 | 131.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 41 | 23 | 400 | 4 | 4 | 82.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 181 | 45.3 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 137 | 27.4 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 124 | 41.3 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Antonio Gates | TE | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 55 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

