Cardinals at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 49, Arizona Cardinals 30 · 4th and Forever - 2nd League
Final Score
Cardinals 30 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Chargers 49 6 TD · 0 FG · 7 XPDrew Allar 265 yds passingBraelon Allen 145 yds rushingTyreek Hill 128 yds receivingAkheem Mesidor 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 296 · 316Passing yards 222 · 162Rushing yards 74 · 154Completions 15/30 · 11/16Yards per carry 9.3 · 6.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a high-octane season opener, the Los Angeles Chargers outlasted the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 49-30. With both teams looking to make a statement in Week 1 of the 2026 season, the Chargers proved to be the more dominant force on the field.
Drew Allar led the Cardinals with an impressive performance, throwing for 265 yards and two touchdowns, while Tyreek Hill added a stellar 128 receiving yards to keep the pressure on the Chargers’ defense. However, it was Braelon Allen who stole the show, racking up 145 rushing yards for Los Angeles, consistently breaking through the Cardinals' defensive line and setting the tone for the Chargers' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Chargers were formidable, with Akheem Mesidor recording three sacks that disrupted Allar’s rhythm and forced critical mistakes. Genesis Smith's interception late in the game served as a pivotal moment, allowing Los Angeles to extend their lead and secure the victory. The Chargers showcased a well-rounded performance, both offensively and defensively, as they kicked off their season with authority.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 15/29 | 52% | 265 | 2 | 4 | 66.6 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 11/16 | 69% | 178 | 2 | 0 | 145.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 5 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Braelon AllenHB | 24 | 145 | 6.0 | 47 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 6 | 128 | 21.3 | 52 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 26 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 45 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Braelon AllenHB | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 41 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Max MeltonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan CrawfordSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RobinsonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew WingardFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Jackson JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MustaphaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Chad RylandK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||
| Jason SandersK | 0/1 | 7 | 0 |