Cardinals beat Chargers in NFL's biggest upset of Week 1
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Key Points:
- The Arizona Cardinals upset the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14, defying expectations as the Chargers were 9.5-point favorites in Week 1, the largest betting line in the NFL that week.
- First-year Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur received praise for preparing his team effectively, while Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, previously undefeated in Week 1 games, faced scrutiny for his team's poor performance.
- Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett delivered a strong game with 277 yards and one touchdown, connecting frequently with Trey McBride, who had nine receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown.
- Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert struggled, completing 17 of 27 passes for 209 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while the team's running game failed to gain traction.
- Both teams dealt with injuries: Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey left with a chest injury, and Cardinals safety Kitan Crawford was carted off in the fourth quarter, though Arizona's overall outlook appeared positive.
