Chargers vs Bills predictions, graded
Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills · Week 3, 2026 · Sun, Sep 27 · Final: Chargers 16, Bills 24 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Chargers vs Bills? Of 21 pundits with a call on record, 17 take the Bills and 4 take the Chargers. 5 named a score; the median has the Bills by 10. The Bills won 24-16, so 17 of 21 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 81 out of 100.
Who the room took
21 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callChargers vs Bills picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 5 Bills
- First Things First (podcast)Bills 3, Chargers 1
- Fox SportsBills 3, Chargers 1
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)all 2 Bills
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Bills
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Bills 2, Chargers 2.
Chargers vs Bills score predictions
5 pundits named a score; the median call is Bills by 10, and the final was Bills by 8.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsBills 35, Chargers 27Hit · 100
- Tyler SullivanBills 31, Chargers 20Hit · 93
- Pete PriscoBills 32, Chargers 23Hit · 98
- Matt SeveranceBills 31, Chargers 21Hit · 95
- John BreechBills 34, Chargers 24Hit · 95
Chargers at Bills: how they came in
The Chargers are 0-2 and have lost 2 straight; the Bills are 2-0 and have won 2 straight. On win totals, 13 pundits put the Chargers at 8.1 wins on average, and 13 pundits put the Bills at 11.4 wins on average.
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- Record coming in
- 0-2 · lost 2 straight · 28 scored, 52 allowed
- Last games
- L 14-26 vs Raiders Week 2
- L 14-26 vs Cardinals Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 32nd, defense 26th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 11-6
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 8.1 · 2 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 0 of 2 Chargers games
- Record coming in
- 2-0 · won 2 straight · 77 scored, 62 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 1st, defense 12th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 11.4 · 10 to 14 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 2 Bills games
Chargers and Bills players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Chargers
- Justin HerbertStarting QB · QB
1,591 passing yards · 6 TD, 11 INT · 61.3% completions · 190 rushing yards · 8 games · 21st in the NFL in passing yards
Justin Herbert to stay with Los Angeles Chargers
“Of all the players on this list, Herbert is the player with the best chance of a trade. That would require Herbert to agree to waive his no-trade clause.” the article →
Justin Herbert to outplay his draft cost (an ADP of QB9 and is going in the back half of the seventh round)
“Justin Herbert has an ADP of QB9 and is going in the back half of the seventh round... the arrival of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel could help unlock the sort of big passing numbers that Herbert produced in his first three seasons.” the article →
- Omarion HamptonRB1 · RB
369 rushing yards on 102 carries · 3 TD · 11 catches for 63 · 8 games · 25th in the NFL in rushing yards
Omarion Hampton to be 1st on the depth chart
“Mitchell is No. 2 in the pecking order behind starter Omarion Hampton, and Vidal is No. 3” the article →
Omarion Hampton to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Hampton should be a rock-solid RB1 with massive upside in 2026.” the article →
- Ladd McConkeyWR1 · WR
17 catches for 286 yards · 1 TD · 6 games · 76th in the NFL in receiving yards
Ladd McConkey to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 1 Steelers receive: Ladd McConkey, 2027 fifth-round pick Chargers receive: Roman Wilson, 2027 second-round pick” the article →
“McConkie's out, and I expect him to be out for the game. (Chargers vs. Raiders, Week 2)” the article →
- Oronde Gadsden IITE1 · TE
19 catches for 172 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 135th in the NFL in receiving yards
Oronde Gadsden II to fall short of his draft cost (TE20, Overall RK150 | ECR vs. ADP: -20)
“I'll be avoiding Oronde Gadsden in drafts this season... Gadsden looks like he's locked in a tight end committee for 2026, which is something I don't have any interest in dealing with for fantasy purposes.” the article →
Oronde Gadsden II to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I would drop Ronde. I think he's gonna be tight end three in that rotation, man.” the article →
- Tuli TuipulotuSack leader · LB
3 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
Tuli Tuipulotu to move — “potential trade chip”
“Khalil Mack is the Chargers' pass rusher everyone is talking about, but LA has another intriguing talent in Tuipulotu. (listed among 25 potential trade chips)” the article →
Tuli Tuipulotu to sign a new deal with Los Angeles Chargers
“I think his Chargers teammate Tuli Tuipulotu gets an extension from LA that keeps him around, but Mack is still a quality pass rusher and sets a physical edge.” the article →
- Daiyan HenleyTackle leader · LB
0.5 sacks · 21 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 140th in the NFL in solo tackles
Daiyan Henley to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Daiyan Henley projects to step back from his starting job with the Chargers and assume a rotational role behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad” the article →
Bills
- Josh AllenStarting QB · QB
2,027 passing yards · 12 TD, 6 INT · 66.1% completions · 285 rushing yards · 8 games · 12th in the NFL in passing yards
Josh Allen to finish top 1 at his position, by passing yards
“Josh Allen, best quarterback in the league, continuity with the coaching, an upgrade in DJ Moore” the article →
Josh Allen to win MVP
“If the MVP vote happened today, Allen would be the winner .” the article →
- James CookRB1 · RB
814 rushing yards on 169 carries · 8 TD · 12 catches for 110 · 8 games · 5th in the NFL in rushing yards
James Cook to make the roster
“the three running backs you would expect, James Cook, Ray Davis, and Ty Johnson” the article →
James Cook to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points
“James Cook, I'm all in. I think we see he sets a career high in receptions, the top three running back season.” the article →
- Khalil ShakirWR1 · WR
31 catches for 412 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 35th in the NFL in receiving yards
Khalil Shakir to make the roster
“DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, Skyler Bell, Trent Sherfield, the six that I have making it.” the article →
Khalil Shakir to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Even if Moore is out this week, Shakir is probably no better than the No. 2 target in the Buffalo passing attack behind surging tight end Dalton Kincaid.” the article →
- Dalton KincaidTE1 · TE
30 catches for 429 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 32nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Dalton Kincaid to make the roster
“At tight end, I have the Bills keeping three, Jackson Hawes, Dalton Kinkade, Dawson Knox” the article →
Dalton Kincaid to fall short of his draft cost (TE11, Overall RK114 | ECR vs. ADP: -14)
“if he plays limited snaps again this season and his efficiency numbers regress to career norms, Kincaid could disappoint. It's best to regard him as a high-end TE2 for fantasy drafts.” the article →
- Greg RousseauSack leader · LB
8 sacks · 17 solo tackles · 8 games · 2nd in the NFL in sacks
Greg Rousseau to make the roster
“I have the Bills keeping five. Bradley Chubb, Greg Russo, TJ Parker, Michael Hoyt, and Javon Solomon.” the article →
- Amani HookerTackle leader · S
32 solo tackles · 5 interceptions · 7 games · 34th in the NFL in solo tackles
Amani Hooker to move — “could be moved if they found a good offer”
“I'm not sure the Titans are actively shopping Hooker, but he could be moved if they found a good offer.” the article →
Every call on Chargers at Bills
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Buffalo Bills to beat Chargers
Buffalo looks incredible unstoppable improbable all of the things so it's a it's a big spread uh i think i'm still taking it
Buffalo Bills to beat Chargers
Breaks my heart for Jim Harbaugh to start a season 0-3, but I'm going to have to go with the Bills.
Buffalo Bills to beat Chargers
Now I think they're gonna lose this game, but they cannot get blown out... I don't think Justin Herbert's gonna out outgun Josh Allen.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Buffalo Bills
I'm taking the chargers over the Buffalo Bills... So Chargers over the Bills.
Buffalo Bills to beat chargers
But you're asking me a lot from a team that has a lot of mistakes and a lot of things to fix... so, you know, I would not hold my breath if you're a big charges fan holding that they can win in this game.
Buffalo Bills 35 — Chargers 27
So now I'm going to go Buffalo wins by eight... I got Buffalo winning thirty five twenty seven
Buffalo Bills to beat Chargers
And I think the Bills are a fucking wagon right now. And the game's in Buffalo... So, they can't they can't lose this game. And I can't see them honestly winning it, but if they do, I'll sit here and be I'll be impressed.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Buffalo Bills
get ready for the Chargers to do Chargers things on the road against the best team in the NFL in the Buffalo Bills, right? Nope, when everyone expects them to fall on their face, these are the moments the Chargers rise up and hit teams over their heads.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Buffalo Bills
But because the Bills are wearing those great jerseys, I think they're gonna lose. Oh, so you're legitimately picking the charges here. Yes.
Buffalo Bills to beat L.A. Chargers
Got the Bills.
Buffalo Bills to beat L.A. Chargers
I like the Bills, too... Buffalo Bills, 3-0.
Buffalo Bills 31 — Chargers 20
Projected score : Bills 31, Chargers 20
Buffalo Bills 32 — Chargers 23
Pick: Bills 32, Chargers 23
Buffalo Bills to beat Chargers
in order to salvage the first month of the campaign, the Chargers have to right their wrongs on the road against the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks. That feels unachievable.
Buffalo Bills to beat Los Angeles Chargers
They're facing the Los Angeles Chargers this week; good luck to Los Angeles there.
Buffalo Bills to beat Chargers
They travel to Buffalo and then Seattle. ... I don't see the Chargers winning any of the games.
Buffalo Bills 31 — Chargers 21
The SportsLine Projection Model has Buffalo winning 31-21.
Buffalo Bills 34 — Chargers 24
Bills 34-24 over Chargers
Buffalo Bills to beat Chargers
Their next two games? At the Bills and at the Seahawks, where they'll do really well to avoid being 0-4 when they host the Broncos in Week 5.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat bills
I feel like the chargers can beat the bills, and I feel like they will. I think that's gonna be a a big shot game.
Buffalo Bills to beat Chargers
I have them beating the Chargers.
Buffalo Bills to beat Chargers
Chargers (at Bills). The Chargers have to fly across the country to face a Bills team that will be coming into this game on 10 days of rest...