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Chargers fall to Cardinals as Charlie Kolar evaluates team's struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Chargers fall to Cardinals as Charlie Kolar evaluates team's struggles
Summary

The Chargers lost to the Cardinals 26-14 in their Week 1 opener on September 13. Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar criticized the team's performance, emphasizing issues like procedure penalties and poor efficiency on key downs. Los Angeles struggled particularly in the fourth quarter, experiencing a blocked punt and an interception by Justin Herbert. The team is set to host the Raiders in Week 2 as they look to regroup from their disappointing start.

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  • •Chargers lost 26-14 to the Cardinals on September 13.
  • •Charlie Kolar described the team's performance as 'not good enough.'
  • •Los Angeles faced critical errors, including a blocked punt.
  • •The Chargers will host the Raiders in Week 2.
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  • 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Charlie Kolar reacts to Chargers’ mistake-filled loss to Cardinals
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Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar was brutally honest when assessing his team’s performance after their Week 1 loss.

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