Cardinals Achieve Major Upset Over Chargers in Week 1

The Arizona Cardinals stunned the Los Angeles Chargers with a 26-14 victory in Week 1 of the NFL season, despite being 9.5-point underdogs, the largest spread of the week.

This unexpected win has prompted a reevaluation of both teams, with Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur receiving praise for his team's preparation. In contrast, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, who had previously won all his Week 1 games, faces scrutiny over his team's performance.

Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett excelled, completing 27 of 37 passes for 277 yards, including one touchdown. His top target was Trey McBride, who caught nine passes for 95 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers struggled, with quarterback Justin Herbert completing 17 of 27 passes for 209 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Additionally, wide receiver Ladd McConkey suffered a chest injury during the game. The Cardinals also faced an injury concern when safety Kitan Crawford was carted off in the fourth quarter, but overall, the day was positive for Arizona.