Chargers struggle in home opener against Cardinals, falling 26-14
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers lost 26-14 to the Arizona Cardinals on September 13 in Inglewood. The team, favored by 8.5 points, displayed a disappointing performance across offense, defense, and special teams. Coach Jim Harbaugh's squad failed to execute, attributed to a lack of preparation despite facing a perceived weaker opponent. Following this loss, fans express frustration as the team leaves week one with more questions than answers.
- •Chargers lost 26-14 to Cardinals at SoFi Stadium.
- •Team struggled in all three phases of the game.
- •Chargers were 8.5-point favorites entering the matchup.
- •Frustration expressed by fans and analysts alike.
- •Next week, Chargers look to improve against tougher competition.
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Chargers news: What Went Wrong open thread
"Everything seemed to go wrong for the Chargers in their loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
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