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It's finally gameday for the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Chargers. After weeks of anticipation, the two sides are finally set to meet at SoFi Stadium for a 1:25 PM local time kickoff in Week 1.

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Which Cardinals Skill Player Should the Chargers Be Most Concerned About on Sunday?

Los Angeles Chargers fans better not assume that the team’s regular-season opener on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals will be an automatic win. Yes, the Cardinals are going to be a poor team this season.

Jeremiyah Love News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Is Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love playing Week 1 vs. Chargers after preseason injury?

The Arizona Cardinals begin their 2026 season on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love has been battling an injury.

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There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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3 Ways Cardinals Can Shock The Chargers in Week 1 Upset

Week 1 is here, and all eyes are on the Arizona Cardinals to see how this season starts off. Across the board, Arizona has some of the worst odds to win the Super Bowl this season, and they have next to zero expectations for any success in 2026.

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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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 12

5 Cardinals Bold Predictions That Will Define the 2026 Season

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals' 2026 season is here. After months of speculation, hypotheticals and dreaming about football, the NFL regular season is officially underway with two games already under our belt.

Jeremiyah Love News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 12

Cardinals' Final Roster Move Sends Strong Signal on Jeremiyah Love

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals made one practice squad elevation ahead of their Week 1 opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. With Garrett Williams ruled out, the Cardinals are calling up Kalen King to round out a fairly thin cornerback room against Los Angeles.

Kalen King News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Cardinals Elevate CB Kalen King To Active Roster

The Arizona Cardinals officially elevated CB Kalen King to the active roster from the practice squad. King, 23, was a seventh-round pick by the Packers out of Penn State in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Josh Sweat News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 12

Cardinals Reveal Josh Sweat Had 'Procedure' Done Before 2026 Season

ARIZONA — Josh Sweat's prolonged absence this summer may now have an explanation. The Arizona Cardinals' pass rusher was on the PUP list for all of training camp while managing a knee injury.

Steve Keim News / EssentiallySports / September 12

'What Kind of Product Are We Putting On?': Ex-Cardinals GM Steve Keim Calls Out NFL Over Major Rule Changes

The NFL wants fewer preseason games, but is less football really better football? For the fans, fewer preseason games could mean fewer chances to see rookies, young players, and roster hopefuls make their case.

Jeremiyah Love News / EasySportz / September 12

Jeremiyah Love Faces Game-Time Call Sunday

The Arizona Cardinals face a critical decision before Sunday’s opener. Head coach Mike LaFleur expects rookie running back Jeremiyah Love to be a game-time decision, according to RotoBaller NFL.

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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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 11

Ex-Cardinals Pass Rusher Suspended By NFL

ARIZONA — Former Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Xavier Thomas is being suspended by the NFL for three games according to the league's transaction page. It's unclear exactly why he was suspended.

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Jeremiyah Love News / Field Level Media / September 11

Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love trending toward debut vs. Chargers

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love could make his NFL debut Sunday against the host Los Angeles Chargers. Love, the third overall pick in this year's draft, recently missed more than three weeks of practice with a high ankle sprain but has progressed enough to be a game-time decision against the Chargers, according to ESPN.

Jeremiyah Love News / Burn City Sports / September 11

Jeremiyah Love’s workload for possible Week 1 debut could be limited

GLENDALE – The biggest question heading into Week 1 season opener vs. the Los Angeles Chargers for the Arizona Cardinals is the status of rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.

Carson Beck News / Burn City Sports / September 11

Cardinals commit to developing Carson Beck extensively in 2026

GLENDALE – Despite naming Jacoby Brissett the starting quarterback for 2026, the Arizona Cardinals seem committed developing their rookie QB this season.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love trending toward playing through ankle injury in Week 1

With the sports world wondering if Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love will be available for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, as he deals with an ankle injury, the latest update is sure to excite the fanbase.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Cardinals Rule Out Three Players For Week 1

Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur announced that they’ve ruled out G Isaiah Adams, CB Garrett Williams, and S Rabbit Taylor-Demerson for Week 1, per Darren Urban