Mike LaFleur Leads Cardinals to Victory in Coaching Debut

The Arizona Cardinals secured a 26-14 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, marking a successful debut for head coach Mike LaFleur. Despite being the biggest underdogs of Week 1, with a 9.5-point deficit, the Cardinals dominated the game.

This win is significant as LaFleur is the first Cardinals coach to win his debut since Don Coryell in 1973, when the team was based in St. Louis. Following Coryell, the subsequent 12 coaches all lost their opening games.

LaFleur, who was born after Coryell's debut, emphasized the importance of humility in the league, reminding his players of the challenges ahead.