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Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh after Week 1 loss: 'I wish we played our starters more in the preseason'

5 points on their home turf at SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles Chargers stumbled in a stunning 26-14 defeat against the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Justin Herbert and his offense, now guided by coordinator Mike McDaniel, struggled significantly across the afternoon, failing to record any points during both the second and fourth quarters.

The visiting Cardinals, captained by passer Jacoby Brissett, thoroughly disrupted expectations despite entering the matchup regarded by observers as a squad destined for an early draft selection.

Following the game, head coach Jim Harbaugh voiced regret regarding his exhibition choices, remarking that he wished his first-string unit had logged additional action during the preseason. Harbaugh labeled the disappointing display as both sloppy and uncharacteristic, while also delivering a somber status report regarding player health to compound the setback.