Final2023 Week 16

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 16 2023

Buffalo Bills

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24

Los Angeles Chargers

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22

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bills0147324
Chargers373922

BUF 24LAC 22 Final

  • Passing leader

    Josh Allen

    BUF · QB

    26.0PPR pts

    15/21, 237 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 2 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Gabe Davis

    BUF · WR

    23.0PPR pts

    4 REC, 130 YDS, 1 TD

  • Chargers leader

    Easton Stick

    LAC · QB

    17.1PPR pts

    23/33, 215 YDS, 1 RUSH TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Alohi Gilman

    LAC

    1 INT, 3 TKL

Bills 24, Chargers 22: Buffalo holds off Los Angeles

Buffalo led 14–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 24–22, though Los Angeles took the second half 12–10. The Bills finished with a 335–273 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play.

The Chargers went 4-for-14 on third down.

Key advantages

  • +2.2 yards/play BUF 6.4 · LAC 4.2
  • +62 total yards BUF 335 · LAC 273
  • +21% third-down rate BUF 50% · LAC 29%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Bills Won

Buffalo won the efficiency and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Bills vs Chargers
BillsStatChargers
6.4Yards per play4.2
335Total yards273
50%Third-down conversion29%
Other team stats
52Plays65
3Turnovers0
26:56Time of possession33:04

Scoring Summary

The Bills scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Chargers scored one touchdown and five field goals.

Scoring plays, Bills vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayBUFLAC
1st quarter
6:32LACCameron Dicker 20-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
13:49LACEaston Stick 1-yard TD run Extends leadCameron Dicker XP010
9:02BUFJosh Allen → Gabe Davis, 57-yard TDTyler Bass XP710
0:38BUFJosh Allen 2-yard TD run Takes leadTyler Bass XP1410
3rd quarter
7:22LACCameron Dicker 40-yard FG1413
1:28BUFJosh Allen 1-yard TD run Extends leadTyler Bass XP2113
4th quarter
12:36LACCameron Dicker 47-yard FG2116
7:19LACCameron Dicker 45-yard FG2119
5:26LACCameron Dicker 53-yard FG Takes lead2122
0:28BUFTyler Bass 29-yard FG Game winner2422

Fantasy Points: Bills vs Chargers, Week 16 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Josh AllenBUFQB26.0 PTSQB2
  2. Gabe DavisBUFWR23.0 PTSWR12
  3. Easton StickLACQB17.1 PTSQB18
  4. Austin EkelerLACRB11.6 PTSRB24

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Josh AllenBUFQB26.0QB215/21237115152104.7Start/Sit →
Easton StickLACQB17.1QB1823/3321500725187.3

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Gabe DavisBUFWR23.0WR12WR———641301
Austin EkelerLACRB11.6RB24RB1565043210Start/Sit →
Gerald EverettLACTE11.2TE12TE———87420
Joshua PalmerLACWR9.7WR44WR———85470Start/Sit →
Stefon DiggsBUFWR7.9WR53WR———85290Start/Sit →
Khalil ShakirBUFWR7.5WR58WR———33450Start/Sit →
Alex EricksonLACWR5.1WR74WR———22310
James CookBUFRB5.0RB49RB20700————
Quentin JohnstonLACWR5.0WR76WR11052290Start/Sit →
Dawson KnoxBUFTE4.6TE35TE———22260Start/Sit →
Stone SmarttLACTE3.3TE45TE———11230Start/Sit →
Derius DavisLACWR2.4WR97WR1801160Start/Sit →
Jalen GuytonLACWR2.2WR100WR———21120
Leonard FournetteBUFRB2.0RB61RB5200————
Dalton KincaidBUFTE1.7TE51TE———2170Start/Sit →
Isaiah SpillerLACRB1.5RB65RB2101140
Joshua KelleyLACRB-0.2—RB1-20————

Fantasy Usage

Buffalo Bills

Snap Share

  1. Gabe DavisWR47 snaps85%
  2. James CookRB41 snaps75%
  3. Stefon DiggsWR33 snaps60%
  4. Trent SherfieldWR33 snaps60%
  5. Khalil ShakirWR32 snaps58%

Target Share21 targets

  1. Stefon Diggs38%, 8 targets
  2. Gabe Davis29%, 6 targets
  3. Khalil Shakir14%, 3 targets
  4. Dawson Knox10%, 2 targets
  5. Dalton Kincaid10%, 2 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. James Cook67%, 20 carries
  2. Leonard Fournette17%, 5 carries
  3. Josh Allen17%, 5 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Joshua PalmerWR65 snaps93%
  2. Quentin JohnstonWR58 snaps83%
  3. Gerald EverettTE49 snaps70%
  4. Austin EkelerRB45 snaps64%
  5. Alex EricksonWR37 snaps53%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Gerald Everett25%, 8 targets
  2. Joshua Palmer25%, 8 targets
  3. Quentin Johnston16%, 5 targets
  4. Austin Ekeler13%, 4 targets
  5. Alex Erickson6%, 2 targets
  6. Other16%, 5 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler56%, 15 carries
  2. Easton Stick26%, 7 carries
  3. Isaiah Spiller7%, 2 carries
  4. Joshua Kelley4%, 1 carries
  5. Quentin Johnston4%, 1 carries
  6. Other4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Joshua PalmerLACWR6593%825%0
Gabe DavisBUFWR4785%629%0
Quentin JohnstonLACWR5883%516%1
James CookBUFRB4175%00%20
Gerald EverettLACTE4970%825%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4564%413%15
Stefon DiggsBUFWR3360%838%0
Trent SherfieldBUFWR3360%00%0
Khalil ShakirBUFWR3258%314%0
Alex EricksonLACWR3753%26%0
Dawson KnoxBUFTE2647%210%0
Dalton KincaidBUFTE2342%210%0
Stone SmarttLACTE2231%13%0
Jalen GuytonLACWR1724%26%0
Isaiah SpillerLACRB1724%13%2
Nick VannettLACTE1623%00%0
Derius DavisLACWR1521%13%1
Leonard FournetteBUFRB1018%00%5
Latavius MurrayBUFRB713%00%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB811%00%1
Deonte HartyBUFWR47%00%0
Reggie GilliamBUFRB24%00%0
Quintin MorrisBUFTE24%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+14.1Josh Allen26.0 PTS vs 11.9 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.3James Cook III5.0 PTS vs 12.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.2 xFPEaston Stick17.1 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Easton StickLAC · QB17.118.2−1.1100%33 att—33726%00%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB11.615.9−4.364%56% car—01556%413%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE11.213.4−2.270%25% tgt—000%825%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR9.713.4−3.793%25% tgt—000%825%
Stefon DiggsBUF · WR7.913.4−5.560%38% tgt—000%838%
James Cook IIIBUF · RB5.012.3−7.375%67% car—02067%00%
Josh AllenBUF · QB26.011.9+14.1100%21 att—21517%00%
Gabe DavisBUF · WR23.010.0+13.085%29% tgt—000%629%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR5.09.0−4.083%16% tgt—014%516%
Khalil ShakirBUF · WR7.55.0+2.558%14% tgt—000%314%
Alex EricksonLAC · WR5.13.3+1.853%6% tgt—000%26%
Dalton KincaidBUF · TE1.73.3−1.642%10% tgt—000%210%
Dawson KnoxBUF · TE4.63.3+1.347%10% tgt—000%210%
Jalen GuytonLAC · WR2.23.3−1.124%6% tgt—000%26%
Leonard FournetteBUF · RB2.03.1−1.118%17% car—0517%00%
Isaiah SpillerLAC · RB1.52.9−1.424%7% car—027%13%
Derius DavisLAC · WR2.42.3+0.121%4% car—014%13%
Stone SmarttLAC · TE3.31.7+1.631%3% tgt—000%13%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB-0.20.6−0.811%4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Bills 21 targets and 30 carries; Chargers 32 targets and 27 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Josh Allen Ran hot

BUF · QB · 26.0 pts on 11.9 expected

15 of 21 passing for 237 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 5 carries for 15 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Josh Allen →

Easton Stick

LAC · QB · 17.1 pts on 18.2 expected

23 of 33 passing for 215 yards; 7 carries for 25 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.2 expected.

Stefon Diggs Volume, no payoff

BUF · WR · 7.9 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (38% of the team's), 5 catches for 29 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Stefon Diggs →

James Cook III Volume, no payoff

BUF · RB · 5.0 pts on 12.3 expected

20 carries (67% of the team's) for 70 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Austin Ekeler

LAC · RB · 11.6 pts on 15.9 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 21 yards; 15 carries (56% of the team's) for 65 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Gerald Everett

LAC · TE · 11.2 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (25% of the team's), 7 catches for 42 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

Gabe Davis Ran hot

BUF · WR · 23.0 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (29% of the team's), 4 catches for 130 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Dalton Kincaid

BUF · TE · 1.7 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (10% of the team's), 1 catch for 7 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Dalton Kincaid →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Buffalo Bills

  • Stock up: James Cook III played 75% of the snaps, up from a 53% season average.
  • Stock down: Stefon Diggs played 60% of the snaps, down from a 83% season average.
  • Stock down: Dalton Kincaid played 42% of the snaps, down from a 66% season average.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Joshua Palmer played 93% of the snaps, up from a 75% season average.
  • Stock up: Quentin Johnston played 83% of the snaps, up from a 60% season average.
  • Stock down: Jalen Guyton played 24% of the snaps, down from a 60% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bills defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toBills DChargers D
QBs14.819.0
RBs20.923.2
WRs29.537.3
TEs10.311.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability, climbed as high as 82%, then lost.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 50%, stood at 34% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −21Allen → Davis, 57-yd TD82% → 61%Q2 9:02
  2. −28Allen 2-yd TD run62% → 34%Q2 0:38
  3. −31Allen 1-yd TD run44% → 13%Q3 1:28
  4. +29Dicker 53-yd FG31% → 60%Q4 5:26
  5. −75Bass 29-yd FG80% → 5%Q4 0:28

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bills vs Chargers
Buffalo BillsMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
52Plays65
42%Pass rate58%
10.5Yds / dropback4.6
3.5Yds / carry3.6
5/10Third downs4/14

Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 13 fewer plays but gained 5.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • BUF Diggs 38% · Davis 29% · Shakir 14%
  • LAC Everett 25% · Palmer 25% · Johnston 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bills vs Chargers
ResultBUFLAC
Touchdowns31
Field goals15
Punts44
Turnovers20

LAC turnover edge: +2

  • The Chargers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 14-play, 90-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Bills drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
BUFQ1 15:005161:48Punt
LACQ1 13:1214906:40Field goal
BUFQ1 6:325253:02Punt
LACQ1 3:304-23:26Punt
LACQ1 0:044271:15Touchdown
BUFQ2 13:495153:06Punt
LACQ2 10:43371:31Punt
BUFQ2 9:121570:10Touchdown
LACQ2 9:027124:33Punt
BUFQ2 4:298633:51Touchdown
LACQ2 0:38160:38End of half
LACQ3 15:005252:14Punt
BUFQ3 12:46230:38Interception
LACQ3 12:088364:46Field goal
BUFQ3 7:2210755:54Touchdown
LACQ3 1:2811463:52Field goal
BUFQ4 12:363-223:20Punt
LACQ4 9:166211:57Field goal
BUFQ4 7:19150:09Fumble
LACQ4 7:104-31:44Field goal
BUFQ4 5:2613644:58Field goal
LACQ4 0:283-10:28End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Bills vs Chargers Head-to-Head

The Bills and Chargers first met in 1960 and have played 42 times since.

All-time series
25–15–2Chargers lead, 42 meetings since 1960
Postseason
2–1Bills won in 1964 and 1965; Chargers won in 1980
Largest Bills win
32–31960
Largest Chargers win
45–61969

Since 2021

2–0 Bills lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, C = Chargers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bills vs Chargers
BillsStatChargers
11-6Record5-12
26.5Points per game20.4
374.5Yards per game329.4
5.7Yards per play5.1
18.3Points allowed per game23.4
307.2Yards allowed per game362.9

Bills and Chargers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Bill or a Charger, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bills vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Bills vs Chargers Week 16 game?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–22 in Week 16 of the 2023 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on December 23, 2023. See the Bills' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Bills vs Chargers?

The final score was Bills 24, Chargers 22. The Bills led 14–10 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 10, Chargers 12.

What happened in the Bills vs Chargers game?

Buffalo led 14–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 24–22, though Los Angeles took the second half 12–10. The Bills finished with a 335–273 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play. Josh Allen led all players with 15 of 21 passing for 237 yards and a touchdown, plus 5 carries for 15 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Bills committed 3 turnovers, the Chargers none.

What was the game-winning score in Bills vs Chargers?

Tyler Bass' 29-yard field goal with 0:28 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bills a 24–22 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Chargers?

Josh Allen led the game with 26.0 PPR fantasy points, the QB2 of Week 16, on 15 of 21 passing for 237 yards and a touchdown, plus 5 carries for 15 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Gabe Davis was next with 23.0 (WR12). See Josh Allen's 2023 game log.

Who led Bills vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Josh Allen (BUF) led all passers with 15 of 21 for 237 yards, a touchdown and an interception. James Cook (BUF) led in rushing with 20 carries for 70 yards. Gabe Davis (BUF) led in receiving with 4 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Josh Allen score against the Chargers?

Josh Allen scored 26.0 fantasy points against the Chargers in Week 16 of the 2023 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 15 of 21 passing for 237 yards and a touchdown, plus 5 carries for 15 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bills vs Chargers?

Josh Allen outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.0 PPR points on 11.9 xFP (+14.1). James Cook III fell furthest short, with 5.0 points on 12.3 xFP (−7.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bills vs Chargers?

Easton Stick had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 17.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Bills come back to beat the Chargers?

The Bills' chances of winning fell as low as 18% in the first half. Tyler Bass' 29-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Tyler Bass' 29-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Bills vs Chargers?

The Chargers won the turnover battle 3–0: the Bills gave the ball away 3 times and the Chargers not at all. The Bills won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Bills vs Chargers?

Tyler Bass' 29-yard field goal with 0:28 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Chargers' win probability from 80% to 5%.

What is the all-time Bills vs Chargers record?

The Chargers lead the all-time series 25–15–2 across 42 meetings since 1960, including a 1–2 record in the postseason.

When did the Bills and Chargers last play before this game?

Before Week 16 of 2023, they last met in the 2020 season on November 29, 2020, when the Bills beat the Chargers 27–17.

Have the Bills and Chargers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 1980 playoffs. The Bills are 2–1 against the Chargers in the postseason.