Buffalo finishes strong
The Buffalo Bills overcame a 10-point first-quarter deficit and delivered a 14-point fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-16 at Highmark Stadium in Week 3. Buffalo improved to 3-0, while Los Angeles dropped to 0-3. The Chargers led 10-0 after the opening quarter, but the Bills scored all 10 points in the second to pull even at halftime. Los Angeles moved ahead 13-10 in the third before Buffalo outscored the Chargers 14-3 in the final period. The Bills won despite a Chargers defense that recorded four sacks, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries.
Cook leads the ground game
James Cook III carried 24 times for 154 yards and a touchdown, averaging 6.4 yards per attempt. Josh Allen added two rushing touchdowns on eight carries for 22 yards. Allen completed 16 of 26 passes for 204 yards with two interceptions. His scoring on the ground supplied a crucial counterweight to those turnovers. DJ Moore led Buffalo with 10 targets, catching six passes for 67 yards. Ty Johnson caught all four of his targets for 50 yards, while Keon Coleman gained 37 yards on his lone reception.
Chargers cannot sustain early edge
Justin Herbert finished 20-of-34 for 226 yards, one touchdown and one interception, adding 17 rushing yards on four attempts. After scoring 10 points in the first quarter, Los Angeles managed only six more over the remaining three periods. Tre' Harris paced the Chargers' receivers with six catches for 76 yards on seven targets. Ladd McConkey added four receptions for 66 yards on five targets. Keaton Mitchell ran eight times for 52 yards and caught all three of his targets. His receiving line included a touchdown despite a net loss of five receiving yards. The Chargers have scored 14, 14 and 16 points in their three losses. Buffalo's victory followed wins of 36-31 over Houston and 41-31 over Detroit.
Fantasy takeaways
Cook delivered the game's highest PPR total at 19.4 points, supported by his 24-carry workload. Allen followed with 17.5, with his two rushing scores carrying a passing performance that produced no touchdowns. Mitchell's receiving touchdown helped him reach 13.7 PPR points, narrowly ahead of Harris at 13.6. Harris led Los Angeles in both targets and receiving yards, while Moore's team-high 10 targets produced 12.7 PPR points for Buffalo. Herbert also finished with 12.7.
Week 4 schedule
Buffalo hosts the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. ET. Los Angeles visits the Seattle Seahawks that day at 4:25 p.m. ET.