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Cardinals name Tyler Allgeier starting running back for Week 1 matchup

NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Cardinals name Tyler Allgeier starting running back for Week 1 matchup

Summary

The Arizona Cardinals established their depth chart for the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Tyler Allgeier holds the top spot at the running back position, while Jeremiyah Love is listed as the team's second option. Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed his optimism regarding the availability of Jeremiyah Love for the upcoming contest. The rookie's status remains monitored following a recent ankle injury. It is currently unclear how many carries or touches Jeremiyah Love will receive during the game as he works back to full health. The Cardinals are preparing for their season-opening appearance against the Chargers as they finalize their roster roles.

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Status Watch

•Tyler Allgeier is the starting running back for the Cardinals in Week 1
•Jeremiyah Love is listed as the second running back on the depth chart
•Mike LaFleur expects Jeremiyah Love to be in the lineup against the Chargers
•The status of Jeremiyah Love remains uncertain due to an ankle injury

Latest Updates

11:53 PMNBCSports.com — Cardinals list Tyler Allgeier as RB1, Jeremiyah Love as RB2 on Week 1 depth chart - NBC Sports

What they're saying

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Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said this week that he feels good about running back Jeremiyah Love being in the lineup against the Chargers in Week 1, but it remains to be seen what kind of role the rookie will play coming off of an ankle injury.
— NBCSports.comby Josh Alper

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