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Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh willfully made life harder in Week 1, and it could come back to haunt his team from here on out

Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh’s decision to rotate Kayode Awosika and Trey Pipkins at left guard in Week 1 may come back to haunt them in 2026. The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season in what coach Jim Harbaugh called a sloppy and uncharacteristic performance.

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What Was the Chargers' Biggest Deficiency in Sunday's Loss to the Cardinals?

Going into Sunday, there almost seemed to be no way that the Los Angeles Chargers were going to lose to the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals were expected by most to be an awful team this season, while there has been plenty of hype and even excitement surrounding the Bolts.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13

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.

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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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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

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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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.

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.

Los Angeles Chargers 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

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.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13

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

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

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.

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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.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13

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

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.

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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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13

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

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.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 13

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

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

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

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

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.

Omarion Hampton News / TWSN / September 12

Omarion Hampton Fantasy Football Week 1 Matchup Analysis

One player that garnered a ton of hype in fantasy football this offseason at the running back position was Omarion Hampton. It’s easy to see why Hampton was a first-round running back in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he showed plenty of promise as a rookie.