Arizona
Cardinals
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35
FINAL
23
Los Angeles
Chargers
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Arizona Cardinals secured a convincing 35-23 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2 of the 2028 season. Both teams were looking to build momentum early in the season, but it was the Cardinals who emerged triumphant, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their standing in the league.
Trinidad Chambliss was a key player for Arizona, throwing for three touchdowns and effectively orchestrating the offense. Jeremiyah Love dominated on the ground with an impressive 192 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Chargers' defense. Additionally, Trey McBride added a strong receiving performance with 98 yards, making critical catches that kept drives alive and put points on the board.
The Cardinals' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, forcing key turnovers and stepping up when it mattered most. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson's interception proved to be a turning point in the game, halting a Chargers drive and allowing Arizona to extend their lead. The Chargers struggled to keep pace, with their defensive efforts led by Derwin James Jr.'s five tackles and Nick Barrett's lone sack, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cardinals' offensive firepower.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kareem Polite | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 331 | 3 | 1 | 130.3 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 249 | 3 | 1 | 128.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 15 | 192 | 12.8 | 46 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome Harrison | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 44 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Jaden Greathouse | WR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 61 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 59 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| London Humphreys | WR | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 46 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jerome Harrison | HB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Qua Russaw | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Babatunde Oshinowo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Nicholson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braiden McGregor | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

