NFL · Week 3 · Recap
Bills Beat Chargers 24-16 Behind James Cook III's 154-Yard Day
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 24-16 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in NFL Week 3 action.
The game was tied 10-10 at halftime. The fourth quarter swung it: the Bills outscored their opponent 14-3.
The Bills move to 3-0, while the Chargers fall to 0-3.
Top performers
Justin Herbert (LAC, QB): 20/34, 226 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Omarion Hampton (LAC, RB): 15 CAR, 56 YDS
Tre' Harris (LAC, WR): 6 REC, 76 YDS
Josh Allen (BUF, QB): 16/26, 204 YDS, 2 INT
James Cook III (BUF, RB): 24 CAR, 154 YDS, 1 TD
DJ Moore (BUF, WR): 6 REC, 67 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 10:33LACKeaton Mitchell 1 Yd pass from Justin Herbert7-0
- Q1 0:34LACCameron Dicker 31 Yd Field Goal10-0
- Q2 6:02BUFTyler Bass 28 Yd Field Goal10-3
- Q2 0:16BUFJosh Allen 1 Yd Rush10-10
- Q3 6:12LACCameron Dicker 21 Yd Field Goal13-10
- Q4 7:35BUFJosh Allen 1 Yd Rush13-17
- Q4 3:13BUFJames Cook III 3 Yd Rush13-24
- Q4 1:56LACCameron Dicker 33 Yd Field Goal16-24
Team stats
| LAC | BUF | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 348 | 350 |
| First downs | 20 | 22 |
| Third down | 6-15 | 6-12 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 5 |
| Possession | 31:22 | 28:38 |