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Mike LaFleur leads Cardinals to victory in first game as head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:46 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Mike LaFleur leads Cardinals to victory in first game as head coach

Summary

The Arizona Cardinals secured a 26-14 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood on September 13, 2026. New head coach Mike LaFleur became the first non-interim coach in Cardinals history to win his debut since Don Coryell in 1973. Despite the win, LaFleur expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, particularly in the red zone, where they settled for field goals five times and stalled on three drives. He emphasized the need for accountability and improvement in execution leading into their next matchup.

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•Cardinals achieve a 26-14 win over Chargers on September 13.
•Mike LaFleur becomes first non-interim coach to win debut since 1973.
•Team struggled in the red zone, settling for five field goals.
•LaFleur takes responsibility for offensive play calling issues.
•Cardinals aim to build on success in upcoming games.

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