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3 Winners and 4 Losers From Chargers' Week 1 Embarrassment vs. Cardinals

3 Winners and 4 Losers From Chargers' Week 1 Embarrassment vs. Cardinals

Well folks, the first game of the season is officially wrapped up, and it was a rough one. The Los Angeles Chargers opened the season with a game that gave us a lot to talk about, especially when looking at who stepped up and who struggled.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Chargers can't escape their reputation with unacceptable loss to Cardinals

Chargers can't escape their reputation with unacceptable loss to Cardinals

Every offseason, and every preseason, the talk around the Los Angeles Chargers is the same.

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Ladd McConkey News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Chargers Injury Update on WR Ladd McConkey After Leaving Field vs. Cardinals

Many people likely expected the Los Angeles Chargers to pick up a relatively easy win on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals to start the new NFL season.

Justin Herbert News / EssentiallySports / September 13
Madison Beer Faces Unnecessary Backlash After Justin Herbert’s Poor Showing as Calls Mount for CBS to Pull Her From TV

Madison Beer Faces Unnecessary Backlash After Justin Herbert’s Poor Showing as Calls Mount for CBS to Pull Her From TV

The Los Angeles Chargers are hosting the Arizona Cardinals in their Week 1 matchup, and it’s safe to say that quarterback Justin Herbert’s performance is raising some eyebrows.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13
Cardinals vs. Chargers Notes Include Injuries, Benchings, Rotations and More

Cardinals vs. Chargers Notes Include Injuries, Benchings, Rotations and More

The Los Angeles Chargers welcomed the Arizona Cardinals to town in Week 1 and hit the halftime tunnel losing, 13-7.  On the way to the closer-than-expected

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13
Chargers’ All-Time History Against All Teams on 2026 Schedule

Chargers’ All-Time History Against All Teams on 2026 Schedule

The Los Angeles Chargers made their debut in 1960 in the American Football League. A year later, there was a move to San Diego but in 2017, the franchise returned to City of Angels.

Tuli Tuipulotu News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13
Chargers Inactives for Week 1 vs. Cardinals: Tuli Tuipulotu updates and overall impact

Chargers Inactives for Week 1 vs. Cardinals: Tuli Tuipulotu updates and overall impact

The Los Angeles Chargers approached the Week 1 inactives announcement before kickoff against the Arizona Cardinals with major questions around star pass-rusher Tuli Tuipulotu.  Tuipulotu had seemingly spent most of the summer healthy, then appeared on the injury report before the Week 1 game.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13
Chargers Confidence Meter: How We Feel About LA Before Kickoff vs. Cardinals

Chargers Confidence Meter: How We Feel About LA Before Kickoff vs. Cardinals

Alright Chargers fans game day is finally here, and there’s a pretty good reason for the Chargers to feel confident heading into the season opener. According

Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13
Jim Harbaugh makes his wildest prediction yet about Justin Herbert

Jim Harbaugh makes his wildest prediction yet about Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has long raved about Justin Herbert, but his latest comment about his quarterback might be his boldest yet.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13
Chargers’ Mike McDaniel ready to get wild with Justin Herbert now that he’s not dealing with Tua Tagovailoa’s noodle arm

Chargers’ Mike McDaniel ready to get wild with Justin Herbert now that he’s not dealing with Tua Tagovailoa’s noodle arm

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to kick off their 2026 NFL season on Sunday at home against the Arizona Cardinals. The game will mark the debut of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who was hired by Los Angeles this offseason after he parted ways with the Miami Dolphins following his tenure as their head coach.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13
Fantasy Football Start-Sit Herbert, Hampton, Plus Final Cardinals vs. Chargers Prediction

Fantasy Football Start-Sit Herbert, Hampton, Plus Final Cardinals vs. Chargers Prediction

The Los Angeles Chargers limp into the Week 1 season opener against the Arizona Cardinals battling some notable injuries for Tuli Tuipulotu and some boasting some tantalizing fantasy football upside.  The Chargers are always a hotbed for fantasy football discourse thanks to the likes of Justin Herbert.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13
Cardinals vs. Chargers Referees, Announcers and Uniform Combinations for Week 1

Cardinals vs. Chargers Referees, Announcers and Uniform Combinations for Week 1

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to open their regular season against the Arizona Cardinals in Week one. The matchup is set for Sunday, September 13th at 4:25 ET.

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 The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13
3 Bold Predictions Ahead of Chargers Week 1 Matchup Against Cardinals

3 Bold Predictions Ahead of Chargers Week 1 Matchup Against Cardinals

Fans love the NFL season because it is so unpredictable and random. There are, of course, touchpoints to fall back on and keep things somewhat consistent, but when it comes to the Los Angeles Chargers, things are very unpredictable, considering the new coordinators on both sides of the ball and the new talent added to the team.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Mike McDaniel on How Important Partnership With Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh Is to Him

Mike McDaniel on How Important Partnership With Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh Is to Him

When the Los Angeles Chargers hired Jim Harbaugh to be their head coach in early 2024, there was immediate optimism about the direction of the franchise.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Jim Harbaugh Shares Boldest Justin Herbert Take Before Chargers-Cardinals Game

Jim Harbaugh Shares Boldest Justin Herbert Take Before Chargers-Cardinals Game

Justin Herbert enters his seventh NFL season as the Los Angeles Chargers prepare to unveil a new offense under coordinator Mike McDaniel, but with the quarterback still searching for the first playoff victory of his career.

Trey Pipkins News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Trey Pipkins III Is Impressed With Chargers Center Jake Slaughter's Intelligence

Trey Pipkins III Is Impressed With Chargers Center Jake Slaughter's Intelligence

In a matter of weeks, Los Angeles Chargers rookie Jake Slaughter has gone from competing for the starting left guard position to gaining the starting center spot.

Teair Tart News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 12
Predicting Chargers Starters vs Cardinals for NFL Week 1: Injuries, Matchup Shakeups

Predicting Chargers Starters vs Cardinals for NFL Week 1: Injuries, Matchup Shakeups

The Los Angeles Chargers are on the eve on opening their regular season against the Arizona Cardinals. The Chargers are navigating a handful of early-season injuries that are lingering from the preseason.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 12
How Experts Pick Cardinals vs. Chargers Week 1, What it Means for LA

How Experts Pick Cardinals vs. Chargers Week 1, What it Means for LA

The Los Angeles Chargers appear to have a mildly easy season-opening game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1.  Good thing, too, because they also

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 12
Justin Herbert’s History Against All Teams on Chargers’ 2026 Schedule

Justin Herbert’s History Against All Teams on Chargers’ 2026 Schedule

He was the third quarterback selected in the 2020 NFL draft. The Cincinnati Bengals opted for Joe Burrow with the first overall pick and the Miami Dolphins grabbed Tua Tagovailoa with the No.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Steve Young: Chargers OC Mike McDaniel Can Make Justin Herbert ‘The Best’

Steve Young: Chargers OC Mike McDaniel Can Make Justin Herbert ‘The Best’

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been one of football’s most talented and capable signal-callers during his six previous seasons in the NFL.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10
Chargers Make Two Practice Squad Moves

Chargers Make Two Practice Squad Moves

The Los Angeles Chargers officially signed WR Gary Jennings to their practice squad and cut DB Isas Waxter in a corresponding move, per the NFL Transactions

Dalevon Campbell News / Viral Sports News / September 10
Chargers Terminate Contract of Towering 24-Year-Old WR

Chargers Terminate Contract of Towering 24-Year-Old WR

The Los Angeles Chargers have waived wide receiver Dalevon Campbell from injured reserve, ending his latest stint with the team after a leg injury derailed his 2026 training camp, via the NFL transaction log.

Kayode Awosika News / Pro Football Rumors / September 9
Chargers Name Kayode Awosika Starting LG

Chargers Name Kayode Awosika Starting LG

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed on Wednesday (via ESPN’s Kris Rhim) that Kayode Awosika would be the team’s starting left guard. Awosika, 27, beat out Trey Pipkins in a training camp battle that initially featured five competitors.

Jim Harbaugh News / Yardbarker / September 7
Jim Harbaugh makes his expectations clear as Chargers open a pivotal 2026 season

Jim Harbaugh makes his expectations clear as Chargers open a pivotal 2026 season

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has finished 11-6 in each of his first two seasons and lost in the wild-card round both times, most recently at New England in January. So what does this season have in store? 

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Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7
Chargers Made Two Practice Squad Moves

Chargers Made Two Practice Squad Moves

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have re-signed CB Isas Waxter to the practice squad and released WR Gary Jennings.  Los Angeles’ practice squad

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