Cardinals at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 28, Arizona Cardinals 24 · NO MERCY || FANTASY 🥶
Final Score
Cardinals 24 2 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Chargers 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJustin Herbert 345 yds passingJeremiyah Love 80 yds rushingOronde Gadsden 147 yds receivingGenesis Smith 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 228 · 382Passing yards 148 · 331Rushing yards 80 · 51Completions 12/20 · 17/30Yards per carry 5.3 · 3.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a thrilling start to the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 28-24. This Week 1 matchup showcased the talent on both sides, as the Chargers looked to establish themselves early in the campaign.
Quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 345 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Oronde Gadsden for a standout performance that included 147 receiving yards. Jeremiyah Love provided the Cardinals with a solid ground game, rushing for 80 yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Chargers made crucial plays that swung the momentum in their favor, with Genesis Smith leading the team with eight total tackles and Khalil Mack contributing a sack. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Chargers' defense held strong, stifling a late Arizona drive that could have tied the game. Ultimately, Los Angeles showcased resilience and determination, setting the tone for the rest of the season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Jalon DanielsQB | 11/20 | 55% | 176 | 1 | 1 | 80.4 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 17/30 | 57% | 345 | 2 | 3 | 79.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 15 | 80 | 5.3 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 121 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bo MeltonWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 8 | 147 | 18.4 | 53 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 17 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 10 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Kitan CrawfordSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Max MeltonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BlountFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel ClarkCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Genesis SmithSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane LeonardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe WaxMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Chad RylandK | 1/1 | 3 | 46 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |