Cardinals at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 35, Arizona Cardinals 21 · Underground LG 27 Madden
Final Score
Cardinals 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Chargers 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJustin Herbert 302 yds passingOmarion Hampton 106 yds rushingQuentin Johnston 151 yds receivingMack Wilson Sr 12 tkl defenseTotal yards 314 · 489Passing yards 201 · 302Rushing yards 113 · 187Completions 21/34 · 30/39Yards per carry 5.4 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 35-21. This victory sets a positive tone for the Chargers as they kick off the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower against a formidable opponent.
Justin Herbert was the standout performer for the Chargers, throwing for 302 yards and three touchdowns, while Omarion Hampton added a dynamic presence on the ground with 106 rushing yards. Quentin Johnston was a reliable target, racking up 151 receiving yards and making key plays that kept the Chargers' offense moving throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers made impactful plays, with Elijah Molden securing an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Molden's pick led to a quick touchdown drive, allowing Los Angeles to extend their lead and ultimately control the game. Despite a strong defensive effort from Mack Wilson Sr. of the Cardinals, who recorded 12 tackles, it wasn't enough to halt the Chargers' offensive juggernaut.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Gardner Minshew IIQB | 21/34 | 62% | 201 | 1 | 1 | 75.7 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 30/39 | 77% | 302 | 3 | 0 | 124.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 15 | 77 | 5.1 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Gardner Minshew IIQB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 14 | 106 | 7.6 | 50 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 25 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Michael WilsonWR | 11 | 113 | 10.3 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Reggie VirgilWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Andrew BeckFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 13 | 151 | 11.6 | 28 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul DouglasCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew WingardFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan JonesDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron BrowningLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Donte JacksonCB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon RobertsMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von MillerLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud DupreeLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyzir WhiteWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy DyeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad RylandK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |