Cardinals at Chargers
Arizona Cardinals 44, Los Angeles Chargers 37 · War Room
Final Score
Cardinals 44 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Chargers 37 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJustin Herbert 364 yds passingAshton Jeanty 135 yds rushingDeion Burks 179 yds receivingTre'von Moehrig 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 491 · 369Passing yards 306 · 325Rushing yards 185 · 44Completions 18/22 · 17/30Yards per carry 6.6 · 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 44-37. Both teams were looking to kick off the 2026 season with a statement win, but it was Arizona that ultimately prevailed in a high-scoring affair.
Justin Herbert showcased his elite passing ability for the Chargers, throwing for an impressive 364 yards and five touchdowns, connecting with Deion Burks, who racked up 179 receiving yards. However, Ashton Jeanty of the Cardinals stole the show on the ground, rushing for 135 yards and solidifying his team's offensive dominance.
While the offenses shined, the Cardinals' defense made crucial plays that turned the tide. Aidan Hutchinson's three sacks put pressure on Herbert throughout the game, while Tre'von Moehrig's two interceptions proved pivotal in stifling Los Angeles' momentum. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Moehrig's second pick set up a touchdown that ultimately sealed the victory for Arizona.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Jalen HurtsQB | 17/22 | 77% | 306 | 4 | 1 | 139.2 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 17/30 | 57% | 364 | 5 | 4 | 99.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 21 | 135 | 6.4 | 37 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jalen HurtsQB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Tee HigginsWR | 7 | 171 | 24.4 | 85 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 32 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | — | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Deion BurksWR | 8 | 179 | 22.4 | 131 | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 25 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 16 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb EvansCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin EcholsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles MurphyREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan CrawfordSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 5 | 23 |
| Chargers | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |