Cardinals at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 59, Arizona Cardinals 42 · Dirt Lg 27
Final Score
Cardinals 42 4 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Chargers 59 8 TD · 1 FG · 8 XPBaker Mayfield 275 yds passingOmarion Hampton 275 yds rushingDevin Duvernay 158 yds receivingDaiyan Henley 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 325 · 569Passing yards 269 · 259Rushing yards 56 · 310Completions 18/30 · 11/15Yards per carry 6.2 · 12.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a high-octane season opener, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 59-42. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but the Chargers proved to be too much for the Cardinals, marking a strong start to the 2026 season.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for three touchdowns, while Omarion Hampton dominated on the ground with a staggering 275 rushing yards. Baker Mayfield tried to keep pace for Arizona with 275 passing yards and a touchdown, but it was Devin Duvernay’s impressive 158 receiving yards that kept the Cardinals competitive in the shootout.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Daiyan Henley recorded five total tackles and grabbed an interception, showcasing his impact on the game. Teair Tart’s lone sack added pressure on Mayfield, helping to stifle Arizona's late-game attempts to mount a comeback. The Chargers’ defense rose to the occasion when it mattered most, securing their victory in this thrilling season opener.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 18/30 | 60% | 275 | 2 | 3 | 72.9 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 10/15 | 67% | 259 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 9 | 56 | 6.2 | 17 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 19 | 275 | 14.5 | 60 | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Devin DuvernayWR | 7 | 158 | 22.6 | 38 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 7 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 42 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 98 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 21 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 19 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 19 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew WingardFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel ClarkCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron BrowningLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson ShararWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyMIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. MickensFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair TartDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Chad RylandK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 8 | 47 |
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |