Chargers Fall to Bills 24-16 in Orchard Park

A Costly Effort

The Los Angeles Chargers traveled to Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, seeking their first victory of the season. They fell short, losing 24-16 to the Buffalo Bills in front of a crowd of 60,361.

Despite a strong offensive effort from quarterback Justin Herbert, who completed 20 of 34 passes for 226 yards and one touchdown, the Chargers were unable to sustain momentum against the home team. The defeat drops the Chargers to a 0-3 record, while the Bills improve to 3-0.

Early Lead Fades

The visitors took control early in the first quarter. Keaton Mitchell caught a one-yard pass from Herbert for a touchdown, followed by a 31-yard field goal from Cameron Dicker. This sequence gave Los Angeles a 10-0 lead.

However, the Bills answered in the second quarter. Tyler Bass kicked a 28-yard field goal to cut the deficit, and Josh Allen capped the half with a one-yard rushing touchdown and successful extra point attempt. The halftime score was tied at 10-10.

Second-Half Battle

The third quarter saw a shift in momentum. Cameron Dicker connected on a 21-yard field goal, giving the Chargers a 13-10 lead. The Bills, however, responded decisively in the fourth quarter.

Josh Allen scored again on a one-yard rush, and James Cook III added a 3-yard rushing touchdown. These two plays swung the game, putting Buffalo ahead 24-13. Dicker kicked a 33-yard field goal late in the game to trim the margin, but it was not enough to change the outcome.

Statistical Breakdown

Josh Allen led the Bills with 204 passing yards on 16 of 26 attempts, though he threw two interceptions. James Cook III was dominant on the ground, rushing for 154 yards on 24 carries and scoring one touchdown. DJ Moore added 67 receiving yards on six catches.

For the Chargers, Omarion Hampton ran for 56 yards on 15 attempts, and Tre' Harris caught six passes for 76 yards. The final score was Buffalo 24, Los Angeles 16.

Sources

ESPN