New-look Chargers offense sputters in mistake-filled loss to Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals delivered a stunning Week 1 upset on Sunday, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 at SoFi Stadium. Despite entering the season opener as 9.5-point favorites—the largest spread across the NFL for the week—Jim Harbaugh's squad trailed throughout the entire contest.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett guided the Cardinals' attack by passing for 277 yards and a touchdown, while defender Zaven Collins made a key stop by shoving Chargers passer Justin Herbert out of bounds before the goal line.
The victory marked a successful head coaching debut for Mike LaFleur, who bested Harbaugh to capture his first NFL win at the helm. With the triumph, LaFleur became the initial Arizona head coach to secure a victory in his inaugural game since Don Coryell accomplished the feat in 1973.
