Chargers rotate left guard in loss to Cardinals during Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
In their Week 1 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers utilized a platoon system at left guard, rotating Kayode Awosika and Trey Pipkins III. Awosika performed better, achieving an 85.1 pass-blocking grade, while Pipkins struggled with a 52.9 grade, allowing a sack and a pressure. The Chargers' overall performance raised questions about their interior offensive line in a loss that showed significant flaws across teams' phases of play. With Week 2 approaching, adjustments are expected as the Chargers evaluate their guard options moving forward.
- •Chargers suffered a poor loss against the Cardinals in Week 1.
- •Kayode Awosika excelled with no sacks allowed during his 35 snaps.
- •Trey Pipkins III struggled in his 20 snaps, allowing a sack.
- •Jim Harbaugh discussed the platooning strategy after the game.
- •Further adjustments to the offensive line are anticipated before Week 2.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — How did the Chargers' left guard platoon work out in Week 1?
"The Chargers took an unconventional route in Week 1 after deciding to platoon the left guard position.
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