Los Angeles
Chargers
10-3
35
FINAL
37
Arizona
Cardinals
11-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling conclusion to the 2026 season, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 37-35, capturing their first Super Bowl title. The stakes were high as both teams aimed for glory, but it was the Cardinals who ultimately held their nerve in a rollercoaster contest.
Justin Herbert showcased his talent, throwing for 283 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Chargers’ offense with precision. However, it was Jeremiyah Love who stole the show on the ground, racking up an impressive 272 rushing yards for Arizona. Ladd McConkey also made significant contributions in the air, finishing the game with 104 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the victory for Los Angeles.
Defensively, the Cardinals made key plays to tip the balance in their favor, including a pivotal interception by Max Melton that halted a potential game-winning drive for the Chargers. Josh Sweat added pressure with a sack, but it was the overall defensive effort that stifled Los Angeles at critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Melton's interception shifted momentum, allowing the Cardinals to seal their victory and celebrate a historic championship.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 283 | 2 | 2 | 98.2 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 11 | 9 | 82% | 125 | 1 | 0 | 144.3 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 38 | 1 | 1 | 84.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 39 | 272 | 7.0 | 53 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 54 | 3.6 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 29 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | 48 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 34 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

