Cardinals at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 48, Arizona Cardinals 17 · Week 1 adv Thursday @9 pm ct
Final Score
Cardinals 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Chargers 48 5 TD · 2 FG · 6 XPJustin Herbert 290 yds passingOmarion Hampton 113 yds rushingMichael Wilson 126 yds receivingElijah Molden 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 323 · 455Passing yards 254 · 290Rushing yards 69 · 165Completions 20/43 · 27/32Yards per carry 4.1 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9d ago
In a dominant display to kick off the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Arizona Cardinals 48-17. With both teams looking to establish themselves early in the campaign, the Chargers made a strong statement, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Quarterback Justin Herbert was sensational, throwing for 290 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Chargers' high-octane offense. Running back Omarion Hampton complemented the aerial attack with a powerful ground game, racking up 113 rushing yards. Meanwhile, the Cardinals' Michael Wilson stood out with 126 receiving yards, but the visitors struggled to keep pace.
Defensively, the Chargers applied pressure throughout the game, with Daiyan Henley recording 1.5 sacks and Donte Jackson snagging an interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Herbert's quick touchdown passes shifted momentum, leaving the Cardinals scrambling to catch up. The Chargers' ability to stifle the Cardinals' offensive efforts ultimately sealed their decisive victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 20/43 | 47% | 254 | 1 | 3 | 44.1 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 27/32 | 84% | 290 | 4 | 0 | 144.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 16 | 62 | 3.9 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 2 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian KirkWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt HibnerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 20 | 113 | 5.7 | 33 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 10 | 23 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre' HarrisWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Michael WilsonWR | 8 | 126 | 15.8 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Christian KirkWR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Matt HibnerTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Khari BlasingameFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 9 | 100 | 11.1 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tre' HarrisWR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 17 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kendrick BourneWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max MeltonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda BakerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RobinsonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Elijah MoldenFS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad RylandK | 1/1 | 2 | 42 |
| Chargers | |||
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron DickerK | 2/2 | 6 | 44 |