Our Chargers vs Bills prediction sends a stalling offense to the highest-scoring team in the league. Squawka Signal’s live read on this game, including where the value sits, updates on this page through the week.
The Los Angeles Chargers have lost both games 26-14, to Arizona and then Las Vegas. The Buffalo Bills have scored ten touchdowns in two games and converted every red-zone trip against Detroit. One of those patterns is far easier to keep up than the other.
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Chargers vs Bills: our editor’s props
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Chargers vs Bills: 2026 form so far
Two-and-oh against oh-and-two, and the underlying numbers do not offer the Chargers much comfort either. The table sets each attack against what the other defense has allowed.
Chargers attack against the Bills defense
| Per game | Chargers offense | Bills allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 185.0 | 273.0 |
| Rushing yards | 104.0 | 95.0 |
| Yards per carry | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Passer rating | 71.6 | 118.4 |
| Touchdowns | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 31.8% | 40.7% |
| Red-zone conversion | 80.0% | 77.8% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.0 | 3.5 |
Bills attack against the Chargers defense
| Per game | Bills offense | Chargers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 283.0 | 262.5 |
| Rushing yards | 144.5 | 86.5 |
| Yards per carry | 5.1 | 2.7 |
| Passer rating | 125.8 | 107.5 |
| Touchdowns | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Third-down conversion | 57.1% | 35.7% |
| Red-zone conversion | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.0 | 1.5 |
Read these as a 2-game sample rather than settled form. Rates this early move a long way on one result.
Buffalo are scoring on 75% of their red-zone trips and converting 57.1% on third down. The Chargers are at 31.8% on third down with three interceptions thrown.
Chargers vs Bills injury report and team news
Justin Herbert completed 15 of 27 for 192 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions against Las Vegas, and the Chargers gave the ball away three times.
Omarion Hampton carried 23 times for 94 yards and a touchdown, comfortably the busiest back on either side.
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Los Angeles ChargersBuffalo BillsWhere Chargers vs Bills is decided
Buffalo went five from five in the red zone against Detroit and converted nine of twelve third downs. That is a team in complete control of its own possessions.
The Chargers have not been outclassed so much as stalled. Thirty-one per cent on third down across two games, three interceptions, and an identical 26-14 defeat each time.
Nevertheless Buffalo are not stopping anybody either. They have conceded a 118.4 passer rating and eight touchdowns, and Detroit put 31 on them while losing.
Players to watch
- Justin Herbert (LAC, QB): 192 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions against Las Vegas.
- Omarion Hampton (LAC, RB): 23 carries for 94 yards and a score in Week 2.
- Josh Allen (BUF, QB): Three passing touchdowns and two rushing against Detroit.
- James Cook III (BUF, RB): 135 rushing yards at 6.4 a carry in Week 2.
How to watch Chargers vs Bills
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 27 at Highmark Stadium, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT. FOX has the regional broadcast.
| Detail | Chargers vs Bills |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY |
| TV | FOX |
| Live stream | NFL+ / Fox One |
| Week | Week 3, 2026 NFL season |
Chargers vs Bills prediction and score projection
Our Chargers vs Bills prediction is a Buffalo win, 31-20. The Bills score too freely for a side averaging 14 points a game to keep up, even with Buffalo leaking yards.
The live win probability and the model’s projected margin update on this page through the week.
Every Week 3 game, previewed
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|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Falcons @ Packers | Packers 23-10 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Panthers @ Browns | Panthers 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Bengals @ Steelers | Bengals 20-13 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Texans @ Colts | Colts 26-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Chiefs @ Dolphins | Chiefs 31-17 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Chargers @ Bills | Bills 31-20 | You are here |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Patriots @ Jaguars | Patriots 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Jets @ Lions | Lions 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Seahawks @ Commanders | Seahawks 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Titans @ Giants | Titans 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Cardinals @ 49ers | 49ers 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Vikings @ Buccaneers | Vikings 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Ravens @ Cowboys | Ravens 30-24 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Raiders @ Saints | Raiders 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 8:20 PM | Rams @ Broncos | Rams 26-17 | Read |
| Mon 8:15 PM | Eagles @ Bears | Eagles 24-20 | Read |
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Chargers vs Bills FAQ
Buffalo, at home and comfortably. The Bills are 2-0 with ten touchdowns; the Chargers are 0-2 and have scored 28 points in total.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 27, at Highmark Stadium.
Yes. Arizona beat them 26-14 in Week 1 and Las Vegas by the same scoreline in Week 2.
The Chargers lost 26-14 to Las Vegas. Buffalo beat Detroit 41-31.
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