Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
7
FINAL
38
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 38-7 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Bills' confidence but also solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league. The Chargers, on the other hand, will need to regroup after this lopsided defeat.
Josh Allen was the star of the night for Buffalo, throwing for 309 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat ability with 22 rushing yards as well. Tyler Harrell emerged as his top target, racking up 93 receiving yards, while the offense operated efficiently, capitalizing on every opportunity presented by the Chargers' defense.
Buffalo's defense played a key role in the victory, spearheaded by Chris Braswell, who recorded 1.5 sacks, and Maxwell Hairston, who intercepted two passes. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hairston's first interception set up a quick touchdown drive, extending the Bills' lead and leaving the Chargers reeling. With this dominant display, Buffalo proved they are not just an offensive powerhouse, but a balanced team capable of shutting down their opponents.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 11 | 309 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 8 | 2 | 73 | 0 | 3 | 25.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 6 | 7 | 1.2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 36 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

