What is the story about?
The
Chargers lost to the Bills on Sunday, falling to 0-3.
Final score: Bills 24, Chargers 16
The game was over when...
The Chargers failed to convert a crucial fourth-and-10 deep in their own territory late in the fourth quarter. The Bills took over and quickly capitalized, stringing together a six-play, 45-yard drive capped by a James Cook 3-yard touchdown run with 3:13 remaining to put the game out of reach.
Numbers to know
- 5: The Chargers defense forced five turnovers (three fumbles and two interceptions), but the offense repeatedly stalled.
- 3: Teams entered today 2-119-1 when losing the turnover battle by 4+ in the regular season since 2016, according to Sumer Sports. They are now 3-119-1 after the Bills overcame five turnovers to beat the Chargers.
- 2: Rookie safety Genesis Smith provided a major bright spot, logging the first two interceptions of his career by picking off Josh Allen twice in the first half.
- 1: The Chargers offense struggled in the red zone. On four trips, they only capitalized one time.
- 131: The Chargers were efficient on the ground, finishing with 131 yards and an average of 4.7 yards per carry. Running backs Omarion Hampton and Keaton Mitchell each ran for over 50 yards.
- 4: The Chargers committed four accepted penalties on a single chaotic third-quarter drive, including back-to-back false starts at the Bills' 1-yard line that forced them to settle for a field goal.
- 6: After a holding infraction, offensive tackle Joe Alt leads the NFL in penalties this season with 6.
- 154: The Chargers defense had no answers on the ground for running back James Cook, who ran freely for 154 rushing yards and a touchdown on 24 carries.
- 76: Wide receiver Tre Harris led the team through the air, pacing the offense with 76 receiving yards on six catches.
3 stars of the game
- S Genesis Smith: 2 interceptions.
- LB Daiyan Henley: 9 total tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 2 fumble recoveries.
- WR Tre Harris: 6 receptions for 76 yards
What's next?
Looking to finally break into the win column, the winless Chargers will continue their road stretch as they travel to the Pacific Northwest to face the Seahawks next Sunday, October 4, at 1:25 pm PT
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers drop third straight: Instant analysis of LA’s Week 3 loss
