Chargers lose to Cardinals, Harbaugh provides injury update
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers opened the 2026 NFL season with a 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on September 13 at SoFi Stadium. Los Angeles struggled offensively, failing to score in two quarters, and key wide receiver Ladd McConkey left the game with a chest injury. Head coach Jim Harbaugh stated he had no update on McConkey's status post-game, emphasizing the need for improvement across all phases. The Chargers hope to rebound in Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- •Chargers lost 26-14 to Cardinals in Week 1.
- •Los Angeles scored no points in the second and fourth quarters.
- •Ladd McConkey recorded five receptions for 82 yards before injury.
- •Jim Harbaugh mentioned the need for improvement across all team areas.
- •Chargers will face the Raiders next week at home.
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Jim Harbaugh Gives Bleak Injury Update Following Week 1 Loss
"The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t start the 2026 season the way they expected. Despite being 8.5-point home favorites, the the Chargers fell to the Arizona Cardinals 26-14 in Week 1. Los Angeles’ offense couldn’t sustain momentum, as it was held scoreless in the second and fourth quarters. To add insult to injury, one of the […] The post Jim Harbaugh Gives Bleak Injury Update Following Week 1 Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
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