NFL · Week 1
Cardinals vs Chargers Recap – Week 1
Last game: Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Los Angeles Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Updated Oct 29, 8:39 AM ET
Week 1
Saturday, September 12
8:00 PM EDT
@ Los Angeles Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Final: Cardinals 26, Chargers 14
- Arizona Cardinals won 26–14 on Saturday, September 12
Cardinals vs Chargers team comparison
| Cardinals | Chargers | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-5 | Record | 0-6 |
| 20.3 | Points per game | 15.0 |
| 29.7 | Opponent points/game | 25.2 |
| -9.4 | Points differential | -10.2 |
| 1 | Head-to-head wins | 0 |
Injuries on both sides
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardinals | James Conner | Running Back | Injury reserve | Foot | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Tip Reiman | Tight End | Out 4+ games | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Joey Blount | Safety | Injury reserve | Neck | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Zachary Carter | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Kaleb Proctor | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Chase Bisontis | Guard | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Trey Benson | Running Back | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Jameson Geers | Tight End | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Isaiah Adams | Guard | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Garrett Williams | Cornerback | May play | Achilles | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Carson Beck | Quarterback | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Andrew Billings | Defensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Reggie Virgil | Wide Receiver | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Kitan Crawford | Safety | Injury reserve | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Jack Gibbens | Linebacker | May play | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Roy Lopez | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Max Melton | Cornerback | May play | Toe | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Isaac Seumalo | Guard | May play | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Cody Simon | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Josh Fryar | Offensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Will Johnson | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Neck | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Hjalte Froholdt | Center | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Walter Nolen III | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Mack Wilson Sr. | Linebacker | May play | Thumb | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Josh Sweat | Linebacker | May play | Groin | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Cameron Robertson | Linebacker | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Starling Thomas V | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Andrew Wingard | Safety | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Hunter Long | Tight End | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Paris Johnson Jr. | Offensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Biceps | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love | Running Back | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
 Chargers | Isaiah World | Offensive Tackle | Out 4+ games | nfi-r | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Tyler Biadasz | Center | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Scott Matlock | Fullback | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Denzel Perryman | Linebacker | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Branson Taylor | Guard | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Deane Leonard | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Alex Harkey | Guard | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | RJ Mickens | Safety | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Trevor Penning | Guard | May play | Head | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Logan Taylor | Guard | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Ladd McConkey | Wide Receiver | May play | Foot | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Elijah Molden | Cornerback | May play | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | KeAndre Lambert-Smith | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Derius Davis | Wide Receiver | May play | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Trey Pipkins III | Offensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Teair Tart | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Dalvin Tomlinson | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Isas Waxter | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Derwin James Jr. | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | David Njoku | Tight End | Injury reserve | Fibula | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Kayode Awosika | Guard | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Charlie Kolar | Tight End | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Brenen Thompson | Wide Receiver | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Rodney Shelley | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Rashawn Slater | Offensive Tackle | Out | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Cole Strange | Guard | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Tuli Tuipulotu | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Trey Lance | Quarterback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | DJ Uiagalelei | Quarterback | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Donte Jackson | Cornerback | May play | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Justin Eboigbe | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Keaton Mitchell | Running Back | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Joe Alt | Offensive Tackle | May play | Neck | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Quentin Johnston | Wide Receiver | May play | Johnston was limited at Wednes… | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Cam Hart | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Chargers | Alec Ingold | Fullback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Cardinals vs Chargers?
Arizona Cardinals won 26–14
What was the final score of Cardinals vs Chargers?
Cardinals 26, Chargers 14
When did Cardinals vs Chargers play?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, Los Angeles Arena, Los Angeles, CA
What is Cardinals vs Chargers head-to-head record?
Cardinals 1, Chargers 0 in recent games