Cardinals Stun Chargers 26-14 in LaFleur Debut

The Arizona Cardinals stunned the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 at SoFi Stadium in one of Week 1’s biggest upsets, giving Mike LaFleur an impressive debut as Arizona’s head coach. Jacoby Brissett led an efficient offense, while rookie running back Jeremiyah Love scored his first NFL touchdown and Trey McBride had nine catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. Los Angeles committed a fumble, two turnovers on downs, a blocked punt and a late Justin Herbert interception, converting just two of eight third downs. The blocked punt set up a fourth-quarter touchdown that extended Arizona’s lead to 23-14, and Andrew Wingard’s interception ended the Chargers’ comeback hopes. Ladd McConkey caught five passes for 82 yards and a touchdown before leaving with a chest injury, while Los Angeles was outgained and dominated in time of possession; Jim Harbaugh suffered his first season-opening loss, with the Chargers set to face the Raiders next.