Bills hold off Chargers despite five turnovers for narrow victory at home
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 17-13 on September 27, 2026, overcoming a rough offensive outing that included five turnovers. The Bills, now 3-0, struggled with ball security, as James Cook fumbled on the first play and Josh Allen threw multiple interceptions. Despite their errors, the Bills managed to score two rushing touchdowns from Allen and maintained a strong defensive effort, forcing the Chargers into missed opportunities, including an interception of Justin Herbert. Los Angeles remains winless at 0-3 as the Bills capitalized on key moments to secure the win while the Chargers ultimately could not make the most of Buffalo's mistakes.
- •Buffalo improves to 3-0; Los Angeles falls to 0-3.
- •The Bills committed five turnovers; Chargers had one interception.
- •Josh Allen scored two rushing touchdowns despite turnovers.
- •Justin Herbert threw an interception on a crucial drive.
- •Buffalo capitalized on a turnover on downs by the Chargers late in the game.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Winners and losers as Chargers lose despite five Bills turnovers
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Allen, Bills outlast Chargers 24-16 despite committing 5 turnovers
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Bills overcome 5 turnovers, sluggish start to overcome Chargers in ugly game
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — How Josh Allen, Bills overcame disastrous 5-turnover day to hand Chargers' third loss
"Josh Allen scored two touchdowns rushing and the Buffalo Bills overcame a five-turnover outing to pull out a 24-16 victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Allen’s second score, a 1-yard plunge with 7:35 left, gave Buffalo its first lead. The Bills then sealed the win on James Cook’s 3-yard run four minutes later, and after Buffalo’s defense forced Justin Herbert's incompletion on fourth down at the Chargers 45.
"Josh Allen and the Bills overcame a blistering start from the Chargers defense and five turnovers to win at home. What now for the 0-3 Chargers?
"The Bills were down early and trailed in the fourth quarter, but Josh Allen and the offense overcame a sluggish game to top the Chargers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 8:39 PMWinners and losers as Chargers lose despite five Bills turnovers
Josh Allen and the Bills overcame a blistering start from the Chargers defense and five turnovers to win at home. What now for the 0-3 Chargers?
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 8:24 PMAllen, Bills outlast Chargers 24-16 despite committing 5 turnovers
Josh Allen scored two touchdowns rushing and the Buffalo Bills overcame a five-turnover outing to pull out a 24-16 victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Allen’s second score, a 1-yard plunge with 7:35 left, gave Buffalo its first lead. The Bills then sealed the win on James Cook’s 3-yard run four minutes later, and after Buffalo’s defense forced Justin Herbert's incompletion on fourth down at the Chargers 45.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 8:23 PMBills overcome 5 turnovers, sluggish start to overcome Chargers in ugly game
The Bills were down early and trailed in the fourth quarter, but Josh Allen and the offense overcame a sluggish game to top the Chargers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 8:16 PMHow Josh Allen, Bills overcame disastrous 5-turnover day to hand Chargers' third loss
Buffalo's ball security was lackluster in Week 3, but the Bills still managed to escape the Chargers at home.
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