Chargers lose to Cardinals in disappointing season opener

The Los Angeles Chargers faced a 12-point loss to the Arizona Cardinals in their season opener on September 13, 2026. This marks the biggest Week 1 upset since 2018, with the Chargers scoring only 14 points and being dominated across the game. They struggled offensively, with issues in blocking and a lack of effective third and fourth down conversions. Defensively, they allowed Jacoby Brissett to exploit their weaknesses. The Chargers are now encountering questions about their performance under head coach Jim Harbaugh as they adapt to new coordinators.

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