Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers
Away
16
Buffalo Bills
HomeWon
24
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| Bills | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
LAC 16BUF 24 Final
Passing leader
13.7PPR pts
20/34, 226 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
James Cook III
19.4PPR pts
24 ATT, 154 YDS, 1 TD
Chargers leader
13.7PPR pts
8 ATT, 52 YDS, 3 REC, -5 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Defensive playmaker
Genesis Smith
2 INT, 5 TKL
Bills 24, Chargers 16: Buffalo rallies in the fourth quarter
Buffalo broke a 10–10 halftime tie, outscoring Los Angeles 14–6 after the break to win 24–16. The Bills finished with a narrow 350–348 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play.
The Chargers went 6-for-15 on third down and committed one turnover.
Key advantages
- +0.2 yards/play BUF 5.6 · LAC 5.4
- +2 total yards BUF 350 · LAC 348
- +10% third-down rate BUF 50% · LAC 40%
Game Highlights
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Why the Bills Won
Buffalo won the efficiency and third-down battles.
| Chargers | Stat | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | Yards per play | 5.6 |
| 348 | Total yards | 350 |
| 40% | Third-down conversion | 50% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 64 | Plays | 63 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 5 |
| 31:22 | Time of possession | 28:38 |
Scoring Summary
The Bills scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Chargers scored one touchdown and three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | LAC | BUF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:33 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Keaton Mitchell, 1-yard TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP | 7 | 0 |
| 0:34 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 31-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 6:02 | BUF | Tyler Bass 28-yard FG | 10 | 3 |
| 0:16 | BUF | Josh Allen 1-yard TD run Ties gameTyler Bass XP | 10 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 6:12 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 21-yard FG Takes lead | 13 | 10 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 7:35 | BUF | Josh Allen 1-yard TD run Game winnerTyler Bass XP | 13 | 17 |
| 3:13 | BUF | James Cook III 3-yard TD run Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 13 | 24 |
| 1:56 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 33-yard FG | 16 | 24 |
Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Bills, Week 3 2026
Fantasy leaders
- Josh Allen19.5 PTSQB17
- James Cook19.4 PTSRB9
- Justin Herbert13.7 PTSQB23
- Keaton Mitchell13.7 PTSRB15
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 13.7 | QB23 | 20/34 | 226 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 76.3 | Start/Sit → |
| Josh Allen | 19.5 | QB17 | 16/26 | 204 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 54.0 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook | 19.4 | RB9 | RB | 24 | 154 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Keaton Mitchell | 13.7 | RB15 | RB | 8 | 52 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Tre' Harris | 13.6 | WR28 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 76 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| DJ Moore | 12.7 | WR30 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 67 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ladd McConkey | 10.6 | WR42 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 66 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ty Johnson | 9.0 | RB31 | RB | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 50 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Quentin Johnston | 7.0 | WR62 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 40 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Alec Ingold | 6.5 | RB38 | RB | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 35 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Omarion Hampton | 5.6 | RB40 | RB | 15 | 56 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Keon Coleman | 4.7 | WR77 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 37 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dalton Kincaid | 3.8 | TE37 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 38 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kimani Vidal | 3.0 | RB56 | RB | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Khalil Shakir | 1.6 | WR110 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dawson Knox | 1.5 | TE56 | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Oronde Gadsden | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jackson Hawes | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Los Angeles Chargers
Snap Share
Target Share33 targets
- Tre' Harris21%, 7 targets
- Quentin Johnston18%, 6 targets
- Ladd McConkey15%, 5 targets
- Alec Ingold12%, 4 targets
- Keaton Mitchell9%, 3 targets
- Other24%, 8 targets
Carry Share28 carries
- , 15 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
Buffalo Bills
Snap Share
Target Share25 targets
- DJ Moore40%, 10 targets
- Ty Johnson16%, 4 targets
- Khalil Shakir12%, 3 targets
- Dalton Kincaid12%, 3 targets
- Keon Coleman8%, 2 targets
- Other12%, 3 targets
Carry Share33 carries
- , 24 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | 61 | 88% | 5 | 15% | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | 60 | 87% | 6 | 18% | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | 48 | 73% | 3 | 12% | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | 46 | 70% | 1 | 4% | 1 |
| James Cook | 44 | 67% | 1 | 4% | 24 |
| Dalton Kincaid | 44 | 67% | 3 | 12% | 0 |
| DJ Moore | 42 | 64% | 10 | 40% | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | 40 | 58% | 7 | 21% | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | 39 | 57% | 3 | 9% | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | 32 | 48% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | 31 | 45% | 4 | 12% | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | 29 | 42% | 1 | 3% | 15 |
| Hayden Rucci | 28 | 41% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | 25 | 38% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | 26 | 38% | 3 | 9% | 8 |
| Joshua Palmer | 21 | 32% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | 17 | 25% | 3 | 9% | 1 |
| Ty Johnson | 15 | 23% | 4 | 16% | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ray Davis | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Keleki Latu | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | 3 | 4% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Derius Davis | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Patrick Herbert | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 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+3.6Keaton Mitchell13.7 PTS vs 10.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.2Omarion Hampton5.6 PTS vs 10.8 xFP
- Highest expected volume18.7 xFPJosh Allen19.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh AllenBUF · QB | 19.5 | 18.7 | +0.8 | 100% | 26 att | — | 26 | 8 | 24% | 1 | 4% |
| Justin HerbertLAC · QB | 13.7 | 18.3 | −4.6 | 100% | 34 att | — | 34 | 4 | 14% | 0 | 0% |
| DJ MooreBUF · WR | 12.7 | 17.5 | −4.8 | 64% | 38% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 38% |
| James Cook IIIBUF · RB | 19.4 | 16.2 | +3.2 | 67% | 73% car | — | 0 | 24 | 73% | 1 | 4% |
| Tre' HarrisLAC · WR | 13.6 | 12.2 | +1.4 | 58% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 21% |
| Omarion HamptonLAC · RB | 5.6 | 10.8 | −5.2 | 42% | 54% car | — | 0 | 15 | 54% | 1 | 3% |
| Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR | 7.0 | 10.5 | −3.5 | 87% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 18% |
| Keaton MitchellLAC · RB | 13.7 | 10.1 | +3.6 | 38% | 29% car | — | 0 | 8 | 29% | 3 | 9% |
| Ladd McConkeyLAC · WR | 10.6 | 8.7 | +1.9 | 88% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 15% |
| Alec IngoldLAC · RB | 6.5 | 7.0 | −0.5 | 45% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 12% |
| Ty JohnsonBUF · RB | 9.0 | 7.0 | +2.0 | 23% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| Kimani VidalLAC · RB | 3.0 | 5.8 | −2.8 | 25% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 3 | 9% |
| Dalton KincaidBUF · TE | 3.8 | 5.2 | −1.4 | 67% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
| Khalil ShakirBUF · WR | 1.6 | 5.2 | −3.6 | 73% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
| Oronde GadsdenLAC · TE | 0.0 | 5.2 | −5.2 | 57% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Keon ColemanBUF · WR | 4.7 | 3.5 | +1.2 | 48% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Dawson KnoxBUF · TE | 1.5 | 2.4 | −0.9 | 70% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 1 | 4% |
| Jackson HawesBUF · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 38% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Marquez Valdes-ScantlingLAC · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 4% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Chargers 33 targets and 28 carries; Bills 26 targets and 33 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 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Justin Herbert
20 of 34 passing for 226 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 4 carries for 17 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.3 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →Josh Allen
16 of 26 passing for 204 yards, 2 interceptions; 1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 1 yard; 8 carries for 22 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Patriots. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Josh Allen →Tre' Harris
7 targets (21% of the team's), 6 catches for 76 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.2 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in targets (7).
Omarion Hampton Unlucky
1 target (3% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 15 carries (54% of the team's) for 56 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Omarion Hampton →DJ Moore Volume, no payoff
10 targets (38% of the team's), 6 catches for 67 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.5 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Patriots. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in targets (10).
James Cook III Strong role
1 target (4% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 24 carries (73% of the team's) for 154 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.2 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Patriots. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in carries (24).
Oronde Gadsden Unlucky
3 targets (9% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 5.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Oronde Gadsden →Alec Ingold
4 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 35 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.0 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Alec Ingold →Start/Sit Decisions
Stock Up, Stock Down
Los Angeles Chargers
- Stock up: Alec Ingold led the backfield with 45% of the snaps after trailing Omarion Hampton before this game.
- Stock up: Ladd McConkey played 88% of the snaps, up from a 47% season average.
- Stock up: Kimani Vidal played 25% of the snaps, up from a 9% season average.
Buffalo Bills
- Stock up: Khalil Shakir played 73% of the snaps, up from a 51% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.
| Points allowed to | Chargers D | Bills D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 19.1 | 20.0 |
| RBs | 20.5 | 29.7 |
| WRs | 32.9 | 38.8 |
| TEs | 12.4 | 10.5 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Buffalo opened at 70% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Bills win probability
Key Swings
- −21Herbert → Mitchell, 1-yd TD69% → 48%Q1 10:33
- −10Dicker 31-yd FG44% → 35%Q1 0:34
- +28Allen 1-yd TD run36% → 64%Q2 0:16
- −15Dicker 21-yd FG62% → 47%Q3 6:12
- +52Allen 1-yd TD run33% → 85%Q4 7:35
Swing in Bills win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Los Angeles Chargers | Measure | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Plays | 63 |
| 56% | Pass rate | 48% |
| 6.0 | Yds / dropback | 5.8 |
| 4.7 | Yds / carry | 5.3 |
| 6/15 | Third downs | 6/12 |
Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 1 fewer plays but gained 0.6 more yards per carry.
- Top targets
- LAC Harris 21% · Johnston 18% · McConkey 15%
- BUF Moore 38% · Johnson 15% · Kincaid 12%
Possession Results
| Result | LAC | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 3 |
| Field goals | 3 | 1 |
| Punts | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
LAC turnover edge: +4
- The Chargers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 47-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Q1 15:00 | 1 | 4 | 0:16 | Fumble |
| LAC | Q1 14:44 | 8 | 47 | 4:11 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q1 10:33 | 5 | 4 | 3:06 | Punt |
| LAC | Q1 7:27 | 3 | 1 | 1:29 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 5:58 | 5 | 0 | 2:35 | Interception |
| LAC | Q1 3:23 | 6 | 30 | 2:49 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q1 0:34 | 2 | 3 | 0:45 | Interception |
| LAC | Q2 14:49 | 11 | 63 | 4:27 | Missed FG |
| BUF | Q2 10:22 | 10 | 55 | 4:20 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q2 6:02 | 4 | 12 | 1:57 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 4:05 | 10 | 80 | 3:49 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q2 0:16 | 3 | 30 | 0:16 | End of half |
| LAC | Q3 15:00 | 13 | 69 | 8:48 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q3 6:12 | 4 | 41 | 2:22 | Fumble |
| LAC | Q3 3:50 | 5 | 13 | 2:14 | Punt |
| BUF | Q3 1:36 | 4 | 3 | 1:44 | Fumble |
| LAC | Q4 14:52 | 3 | 5 | 1:27 | Interception |
| BUF | Q4 13:25 | 13 | 58 | 5:50 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q4 7:35 | 5 | 12 | 2:27 | Downs |
| BUF | Q4 5:08 | 6 | 45 | 1:55 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q4 3:13 | 7 | 69 | 1:17 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q4 1:56 | 4 | 12 | 1:56 | End 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.
Chargers vs Bills Head-to-Head
The Chargers and Bills 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 Chargers win
- 45–61969
- Largest Bills win
- 32–31960
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
- 2026 Wk 3 Chargers at Bills BUF 24 LAC 16 BUF W
- 2023 Wk 16 Bills at Chargers, 2023 Wk 16 recap BUF 24 LAC 22 BUF W
Season to Date (Through Week 3)
The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Chargers | Stat | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | Record | 3-0 |
| 14.7 | Points per game | 33.7 |
| 308.7 | Yards per game | 401.7 |
| 5.2 | Yards per play | 6.5 |
| 25.3 | Points allowed per game | 26.0 |
| 349.3 | Yards allowed per game | 361.3 |
Chargers vs Bills Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- BUF −7Bills covered by 1
- Total
- 50.5Under: 40 points scored (by 10.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 28.8 | 24 | −4.8 |
| Chargers | 21.8 | 16 | −5.8 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Against the spread
- 0–3
- Over/under
- 0–3
- ATS as favorite
- 0–2
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS on the road
- 0–1
Buffalo Bills
- Against the spread
- 3–0
- Over/under
- 2–1
- ATS as favorite
- 3–0
- ATS at home
- 2–0
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Chargers and Bills in Fantasy
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Chargers vs Bills Game FAQ
Who won the 2026 Chargers vs Bills Week 3 game?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–16 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, on September 27, 2026. See the Bills' 2026 schedule.
What was the final score of Chargers vs Bills?
The final score was Bills 24, Chargers 16. The teams were tied 10–10 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 6, Bills 14.
What happened in the Chargers vs Bills game?
Buffalo broke a 10–10 halftime tie, outscoring Los Angeles 14–6 after the break to win 24–16. The Bills finished with a narrow 350–348 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play. Josh Allen led all players with 16 of 26 passing for 204 yards, plus 8 carries for 22 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Bills committed 5 turnovers, the Chargers 1.
What was the game-winning score in Chargers vs Bills?
Josh Allen's 1-yard touchdown run with 7:35 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bills a 17–13 lead they never gave up.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Bills?
Josh Allen led the game with 19.5 PPR fantasy points, the QB17 of Week 3, on 16 of 26 passing for 204 yards, plus 8 carries for 22 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. James Cook was next with 19.4 (RB9). See Josh Allen's 2026 game log.
Who led Chargers vs Bills in passing, rushing and receiving?
Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 20 of 34 for 226 yards, a touchdown and an interception. James Cook (BUF) led in rushing with 24 carries for 154 yards and a touchdown. Tre' Harris (LAC) led in receiving with 6 catches for 76 yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chargers vs Bills?
Keaton Mitchell outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 13.7 PPR points on 10.1 xFP (+3.6). Omarion Hampton fell furthest short, with 5.6 points on 10.8 xFP (−5.2). 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.
How did the Bills beat the Chargers?
The Bills beat the Chargers 24–16 because they averaged 5.6 yards per play to 5.4 and outgained them 350–348. Josh Allen's 1-yard touchdown run put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Chargers vs Bills?
The Chargers won the turnover battle 5–1: the Bills gave the ball away 5 times and the Chargers 1 time. The Bills won the game anyway.
What is the all-time Chargers vs Bills 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 Chargers and Bills last play before this game?
Before Week 3 of 2026, they last met in the 2023 season on December 23, 2023, when the Bills beat the Chargers 24–22.
Have the Chargers and Bills met in the playoffs?
Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 1980 playoffs. The Chargers are 1–2 against the Bills in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Chargers vs Bills?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bills −7, making the Buffalo Bills 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 50.5. That implied about 28.8 points for the Bills and 21.8 for the Chargers.
Did Chargers vs Bills go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 50.5, and the teams combined for 40 points, 10.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Chargers vs Bills?
The Bills covered by 1 against the closing line of Bills −7. The final margin was 8 points.