Cardinals secure 26-14 victory over Chargers in season opener

The Arizona Cardinals opened their season with a 26-14 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13. The Cardinals dominated in all three phases, scoring on their first drive and never trailing in the game. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 27 of 37 passes for 277 yards and a touchdown, while tight end Trey McBride led the receiving corps with nine catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. The defense held the Chargers to 268 total yards, with two takeaways and three sacks. Special teams had mixed results but featured a blocked punt by Simi Fehoko. Arizona's strong performance signals a promising start to the season.

• 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals 26, Chargers 14: Arizona wins with solid play in all 3 phases