Eric D. Williams 10y

Rapid Reaction: San Diego Chargers

BUFFALO -- A few thoughts on the San Diego Chargers' 22-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

What it means: With the win, San Diego moves to 2-1 on the season. Since 2013, the Chargers are now 5-2 in East Coast games that begin at 10 a.m. PT.

Bolts create explosive plays: The Chargers had six passing plays of 20-plus yards and no passing plays of 40-plus yards heading into the Buffalo game. But that changed on Sunday. Malcom Floyd finished with two 49-yard catches. Eddie Royal had a catch for 23 yards and tight end Ladarius Green finished with catches for 26 and 20 yards.

Stock watch: With Ryan Mathews out due to a knee injury and Danny Woodhead suffering an ankle injury on the first drive, Donald Brown shouldered the running back workload for the Chargers. Brown finished with 62 yards on 31 carries and also had five catches for 27 yards. It’s the most carries Brown has had in a single game in his NFL career.

Energized Chargers: Playing the Seattle Seahawks usually leaves the opposing team bruised and battered afterward. Entering Sunday's game, teams that played the Seahawks went 6-9-1 the following week, dating back to the start of the 2013 season, according to ESPN Stats & Information. (Note: That doesn't count Week 17 of 2013, when the Seahawks played the Rams, who did not make the playoffs.) While the Chargers dealt with their fair share of injuries this week, they traveled across the country and managed to earn a hard-fought road victory after defeating Seattle at home in Week 2.

Game ball: Royal scored both touchdowns for the Chargers in the red zone on 3- and 5-yard receptions. San Diego has struggled in the red zone offensively this year. Royal’s polished route running and toughness proved the difference on both plays. He finished with four receptions for 42 yards.

What’s next: The Chargers head back home to Qualcomm Stadium, where they will host the Jacksonville Jaguars in a Week 4 matchup at 4:05 p.m. ET.

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