Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 1 2026
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Cardinals | 7 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 26 |
| Chargers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
ARI 26LAC 14 Final
Passing leader
16.5PPR pts
27/37, 277 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
24.5PPR pts
9 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TD
Chargers leader
19.2PPR pts
5 REC, 82 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Andrew Wingard
1 INT, 4 TKL
Cardinals 26, Chargers 14: Arizona beats Los Angeles
Arizona led 13–7 at halftime and outscored Los Angeles 13–7 after the break to win 26–14. The Cardinals finished with a 393–268 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Chargers went 2-for-8 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Cardinals kept the ball for 37:31 and finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +0.2 yards/play ARI 5.5 · LAC 5.3
- +2 turnover margin ARI 0 turnovers
- +125 total yards ARI 393 · LAC 268
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Cardinals Won
Arizona won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Cardinals | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 393 | Total yards | 268 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 72 | Plays | 51 |
| 43% | Third-down conversion | 25% |
| 37:31 | Time of possession | 22:29 |
Scoring Summary
The Cardinals scored two touchdowns and four field goals; the Chargers scored two touchdowns.
| Time | Team | Play | ARI | LAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 8:49 | ARI | Jeremiyah Love 5-yard TD run Takes leadChad Ryland XP | 7 | 0 |
| 4:22 | LAC | Omarion Hampton 8-yard TD run Ties gameCameron Dicker XP | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 6:51 | ARI | Chad Ryland 27-yard FG Takes lead | 10 | 7 |
| 0:00 | ARI | Chad Ryland 44-yard FG Extends lead | 13 | 7 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 7:25 | ARI | Chad Ryland 34-yard FG Extends lead | 16 | 7 |
| 6:03 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Ladd McConkey, 8-yard TDCameron Dicker XP | 16 | 14 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 11:44 | ARI | Jacoby Brissett → Trey McBride, 3-yard TD Extends leadChad Ryland XP | 23 | 14 |
| 2:33 | ARI | Chad Ryland 49-yard FG Extends lead | 26 | 14 |
Fantasy Points: Cardinals vs Chargers, Week 1 2026
Fantasy leaders
- Trey McBride24.5 PTSTE2
- Ladd McConkey19.2 PTSWR12
- Jacoby Brissett16.5 PTSQB15
- Kendrick Bourne15.5 PTSWR18
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | 16.5 | QB15 | 27/37 | 277 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 103.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Justin Herbert | 14.3 | QB22 | 17/27 | 209 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 83.7 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | 24.5 | TE2 | TE | — | — | — | 13 | 9 | 95 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Ladd McConkey | 19.2 | WR12 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 82 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Kendrick Bourne | 15.5 | WR18 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 75 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jeremiyah Love | 13.0 | RB21 | RB | 11 | 41 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| David Njoku | 10.8 | TE13 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 58 | 0 | |
| Michael Wilson | 10.6 | WR31 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 56 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tyler Allgeier | 9.0 | RB30 | RB | 17 | 61 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Omarion Hampton | 8.3 | RB33 | RB | 12 | 43 | 1 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Oronde Gadsden | 5.2 | TE28 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tre' Harris | 5.0 | WR72 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Marvin Harrison | 4.3 | WR78 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 33 | 0 | |
| Quentin Johnston | 3.7 | WR82 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Keaton Mitchell | 0.9 | RB69 | RB | 4 | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Derius Davis | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Arizona Cardinals
Snap Share
Target Share37 targets
- Trey McBride35%, 13 targets
- Kendrick Bourne22%, 8 targets
- Michael Wilson19%, 7 targets
- Jeremiyah Love11%, 4 targets
- Marvin Harrison8%, 3 targets
- Other5%, 2 targets
Carry Share34 carries
- , 17 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 6 carries
Los Angeles Chargers
Snap Share
Target Share27 targets
- Ladd McConkey26%, 7 targets
- Quentin Johnston22%, 6 targets
- Tre' Harris22%, 6 targets
- David Njoku19%, 5 targets
- Oronde Gadsden7%, 2 targets
- Other4%, 1 targets
Carry Share21 carries
- , 12 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 4 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | 64 | 85% | 7 | 19% | 0 |
| Trey McBride | 60 | 80% | 13 | 35% | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison | 59 | 79% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | 43 | 78% | 6 | 22% | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | 41 | 75% | 6 | 22% | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | 50 | 67% | 8 | 22% | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | 44 | 59% | 2 | 5% | 17 |
| Omarion Hampton | 32 | 58% | 0 | 0% | 12 |
| David Njoku | 30 | 55% | 5 | 19% | 0 |
| Charlie Kolar | 30 | 55% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | 27 | 49% | 7 | 26% | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | 32 | 43% | 4 | 11% | 11 |
| Alec Ingold | 21 | 38% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Hunter Long | 26 | 35% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | 17 | 31% | 0 | 0% | 4 |
| Elijah Higgins | 20 | 27% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Derius Davis | 10 | 18% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | 10 | 18% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | 10 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Simi Fehoko | 6 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | 4 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jalen Brooks | 4 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Zonovan Knight | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+7.0Ladd McConkey19.2 PTS vs 12.2 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.8Quentin Johnston3.7 PTS vs 10.5 xFP
- Highest expected volume22.7 xFPTrey McBride24.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBrideARI · TE | 24.5 | 22.7 | +1.8 | 80% | 35% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 13 | 35% |
| Jacoby BrissettARI · QB | 16.5 | 20.9 | −4.4 | 100% | 37 att | — | 37 | 6 | 18% | 0 | 0% |
| Justin HerbertLAC · QB | 14.3 | 15.6 | −1.3 | 100% | 27 att | — | 27 | 5 | 24% | 0 | 0% |
| Kendrick BourneARI · WR | 15.5 | 14.0 | +1.5 | 67% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 22% |
| Tyler AllgeierARI · RB | 9.0 | 13.7 | −4.7 | 59% | 50% car | — | 0 | 17 | 50% | 2 | 5% |
| Jeremiyah LoveARI · RB | 13.0 | 13.6 | −0.6 | 43% | 32% car | — | 0 | 11 | 32% | 4 | 11% |
| Ladd McConkeyLAC · WR | 19.2 | 12.2 | +7.0 | 49% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 26% |
| Michael WilsonARI · WR | 10.6 | 12.2 | −1.6 | 85% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 19% |
| Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR | 3.7 | 10.5 | −6.8 | 78% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 22% |
| Tre' HarrisLAC · WR | 5.0 | 10.5 | −5.5 | 75% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 22% |
| David NjokuLAC · TE | 10.8 | 8.7 | +2.1 | 55% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| Omarion HamptonLAC · RB | 8.3 | 7.2 | +1.1 | 58% | 57% car | — | 0 | 12 | 57% | 0 | 0% |
| Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI · WR | 4.3 | 5.2 | −0.9 | 79% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Oronde GadsdenLAC · TE | 5.2 | 3.5 | +1.7 | 18% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Keaton MitchellLAC · RB | 0.9 | 2.4 | −1.5 | 31% | 19% car | — | 0 | 4 | 19% | 0 | 0% |
| Derius DavisLAC · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 18% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
Team totals: Cardinals 37 targets and 34 carries; Chargers 27 targets and 21 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jacoby Brissett
27 of 37 passing for 277 yards, 1 touchdown; 6 carries for 14 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.9 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Giants. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Jacoby Brissett →Justin Herbert
17 of 27 passing for 209 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 5 carries for 29 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.6 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →Trey McBride Strong role
13 targets (35% of the team's), 9 catches for 95 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Giants. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Trey McBride →Kendrick Bourne
8 targets (22% of the team's), 8 catches for 75 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Giants. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Kendrick Bourne →Ladd McConkey Ran hot
7 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 82 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Ladd McConkey →Quentin Johnston Unlucky
6 targets (22% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Quentin Johnston →Tre' Harris Unlucky
6 targets (22% of the team's), 3 catches for 20 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Tre' Harris →Start/Sit Decisions
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.
| Points allowed to | Cardinals D | Chargers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 22.3 | 19.1 |
| RBs | 16.4 | 20.5 |
| WRs | 39.0 | 32.9 |
| TEs | 17.6 | 12.4 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Los Angeles opened at 74% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.
Chargers win probability
Key Swings
- −21Love 5-yd TD run72% → 52%Q1 8:49
- +22Hampton 8-yd TD run50% → 72%Q1 4:22
- −13Ryland 34-yd FG37% → 24%Q3 7:25
- +32Herbert → McConkey, 8-yd TD23% → 55%Q3 6:03
- −37Brissett → McBride, 3-yd TD48% → 11%Q4 11:44
Swing in Chargers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Arizona Cardinals | Measure | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Plays | 51 |
| 53% | Pass rate | 59% |
| 7.3 | Yds / dropback | 6.2 |
| 3.4 | Yds / carry | 3.9 |
| 6/14 | Third downs | 2/8 |
Efficiency edge Arizona ran 21 more plays and gained 1.1 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- ARI McBride 35% · Bourne 22% · Wilson 19%
- LAC McConkey 26% · Johnston 22% · Harris 22%
Possession Results
| Result | ARI | LAC |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 4 | 0 |
| Punts | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 3 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
ARI turnover edge: +2
- The Cardinals opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Cardinals drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | Q1 15:00 | 11 | 70 | 6:11 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q1 8:49 | 8 | 77 | 4:27 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q1 4:22 | 8 | 34 | 4:31 | Missed FG |
| LAC | Q2 14:51 | 4 | 22 | 1:29 | Fumble |
| ARI | Q2 13:22 | 12 | 57 | 6:31 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q2 6:51 | 10 | 66 | 4:56 | Downs |
| ARI | Q2 1:55 | 8 | 61 | 1:55 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q3 15:00 | 5 | 19 | 2:54 | Punt |
| ARI | Q3 12:06 | 10 | 75 | 4:41 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q3 7:25 | 3 | 60 | 1:22 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q3 6:03 | 8 | 30 | 3:26 | Punt |
| LAC | Q3 2:37 | 5 | 6 | 2:26 | Punt |
| ARI | Q3 0:11 | 3 | 9 | 1:16 | Punt |
| LAC | Q4 13:55 | 3 | -1 | 1:34 | Punt |
| ARI | Q4 12:21 | 2 | 3 | 0:37 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q4 11:44 | 4 | 24 | 2:05 | Interception |
| ARI | Q4 9:39 | 8 | 34 | 4:55 | Punt |
| LAC | Q4 4:44 | 5 | 18 | 0:35 | Downs |
| ARI | Q4 4:09 | 4 | 8 | 1:36 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q4 2:33 | 4 | 9 | 0:41 | Downs |
| ARI | Q4 1:52 | 3 | -3 | 1:52 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Cardinals vs Chargers Head-to-Head
The Cardinals and Chargers first met in 1971 and have played 17 times since.
- All-time series
- 11–6Chargers lead, 17 meetings since 1971
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Cardinals win
- 44–141983
- Largest Chargers win
- 45–102018
Since 2021
2–1 Cardinals lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. ARI = Cardinals win, LAC = Chargers win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2026 Wk 1 Cardinals at Chargers ARI 26 LAC 14 ARI W
- 2024 Wk 7 Chargers at Cardinals, 2024 Wk 7 recap ARI 17 LAC 15 ARI W
- 2022 Wk 12 Chargers at Cardinals, 2022 Wk 12 recap LAC 25 ARI 24 LAC W
Season to Date (Through Week 3)
The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Cardinals | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Record | 0-3 |
| 21.0 | Points per game | 14.7 |
| 303.0 | Yards per game | 308.7 |
| 4.5 | Yards per play | 5.2 |
| 27.0 | Points allowed per game | 25.3 |
| 362.0 | Yards allowed per game | 349.3 |
Cardinals vs Chargers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- LAC −8.5Chargers failed to cover by 20.5
- Total
- 47.5Under: 40 points scored (by 7.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 28.0 | 14 | −14.0 |
| Cardinals | 19.5 | 26 | +6.5 |
The Cardinals beat their implied total and the Chargers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Cardinals 2–0 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.
Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Arizona Cardinals
- Against the spread
- 1–0
- Over/under
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 1–0
- ATS on the road
- 1–0
Los Angeles Chargers
- Against the spread
- 0–1
- Over/under
- 0–1
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 0–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Cardinals and Chargers in Fantasy
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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Cardinals vs Chargers Game FAQ
Who won the 2026 Cardinals vs Chargers Week 1 game?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26–14 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on September 13, 2026. See the Cardinals' 2026 schedule.
What was the final score of Cardinals vs Chargers?
The final score was Cardinals 26, Chargers 14. The Cardinals led 13–7 at halftime, and the second half went Cardinals 13, Chargers 7.
What happened in the Cardinals vs Chargers game?
Arizona led 13–7 at halftime and outscored Los Angeles 13–7 after the break to win 26–14. The Cardinals finished with a 393–268 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play. Trey McBride led all players with 9 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers committed 2 turnovers, the Cardinals none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Cardinals vs Chargers?
Trey McBride led the game with 24.5 PPR fantasy points, the TE2 of Week 1, on 9 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. Ladd McConkey was next with 19.2 (WR12). See Trey McBride's 2026 game log.
Who led Cardinals vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jacoby Brissett (ARI) led all passers with 27 of 37 for 277 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Allgeier (ARI) led in rushing with 17 carries for 61 yards. Trey McBride (ARI) led in receiving with 9 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Trey McBride score against the Chargers?
Trey McBride scored 24.5 points in PPR leagues, 20.0 in half-PPR and 15.5 in standard scoring against the Chargers in Week 1 of the 2026 season, on 9 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. He drew 35% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Chargers?
Ladd McConkey outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 19.2 PPR points on 12.2 xFP (+7.0). Quentin Johnston fell furthest short, with 3.7 points on 10.5 xFP (−6.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Chargers?
Trey McBride had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 24.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Cardinals beat the Chargers?
The Cardinals beat the Chargers 26–14 because they averaged 5.5 yards per play to 5.3, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 393–268.
Which team won the turnover battle in Cardinals vs Chargers?
The Cardinals won the turnover battle 2–0: the Chargers gave the ball away 2 times and the Cardinals not at all. The Cardinals won the game.
What is the all-time Cardinals vs Chargers record?
The Chargers lead the all-time series 11–6 across 17 meetings since 1971.
When did the Cardinals and Chargers last play before this game?
Before Week 1 of 2026, they last met in the 2024 season on October 21, 2024, when the Cardinals beat the Chargers 17–15.
What was the closing spread for Cardinals vs Chargers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chargers −8.5, making the Los Angeles Chargers 8.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 47.5. That implied about 28.0 points for the Chargers and 19.5 for the Cardinals.
Did Cardinals vs Chargers go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 47.5, and the teams combined for 40 points, 7.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Cardinals vs Chargers?
The Cardinals covered as 8.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chargers −8.5. The final margin was 12 points.