Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | 7 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 26 |
| LAC | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Jacoby Brissett and the Cardinals walked into SoFi Stadium and controlled the Chargers in a 26-14 upset. Brissett was calm and efficient, completing 27 of 37 passes for 277 yards and a touchdown without an interception, repeatedly keeping Arizona on schedule while the offense stayed balanced. Trey McBride was his most reliable target with nine catches for 95 yards and a score, while Michael Wilson quietly added five receptions for 56 yards. Marvin Harrison Jr., however, was nearly erased from the game, finishing with just one catch for 33 yards on three targets. Arizona led 13-7 at halftime and never let Los Angeles completely take control, even after the Chargers cut the margin to 16-14 in the third quarter.
Justin Herbert had flashes, but not enough answers against an Arizona defense that kept tightening the screws. He finished 17 of 27 for 209 yards, one touchdown and one interception while taking three sacks, and Los Angeles failed on all three fourth-down attempts. Ladd McConkey led the Chargers with 82 receiving yards and a touchdown, but Arizona forced two turnovers, held the ball for more than 37 minutes and outgained Los Angeles 393-268. Brissett’s fourth-quarter touchdown to McBride pushed the lead back to nine, and Chad Ryland’s 49-yard field goal put the upset on ice. The Cardinals came in as the underdogs, but by the final whistle, they looked like the more composed and complete team.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 26 | 14 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 393 | 268 |
| Passing Yards | 277 | 187 |
| Rushing Yards | 116 | 81 |
| Total Plays | 72 | 51 |
| Yards Per Play | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| First Downs | 23 | 17 |
| Third Downs | 6-14 | 2-8 |
| Third-Down % | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| Fourth Downs | 0-0 | 0-3 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks Allowed | 1 | 3 |
| Penalties | 8 | 7 |
| Penalty Yards | 111 | 64 |
| Time of Possession | 37:31 | 22:29 |
Passing
Arizona Cardinals
- Jacoby Brissett — 27/37, 73.0%, 277 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INT, 7.5 YPA, 1 SACK, 103.1 RTG
Los Angeles Chargers
- Justin Herbert — 17/27, 63.0%, 209 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 7.7 YPA, 3 SACK, 83.7 RTG
Rushing
Arizona Cardinals
- Tyler Allgeier — 17 CAR, 61 YDS, 3.6 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 11
- Jeremiyah Love — 11 CAR, 41 YDS, 3.7 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 18
Los Angeles Chargers
- Omarion Hampton — 12 CAR, 43 YDS, 3.6 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 14, 1 FUM
- Justin Herbert — 5 CAR, 29 YDS, 5.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 11
Receiving
Arizona Cardinals
- Trey McBride — 9 REC, 13 TGT, 95 YDS, 10.6 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 27
- Kendrick Bourne — 8 REC, 8 TGT, 75 YDS, 9.4 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 13
- Michael Wilson — 5 REC, 7 TGT, 56 YDS, 11.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 17
- Marvin Harrison Jr. — 1 REC, 3 TGT, 33 YDS, 33.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 33
- Jeremiyah Love — 2 REC, 4 TGT, 9 YDS, 4.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 5
Los Angeles Chargers
- Ladd McConkey — 5 REC, 7 TGT, 82 YDS, 16.4 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 23
- David Njoku — 5 REC, 5 TGT, 58 YDS, 11.6 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 15
- Oronde Gadsden — 2 REC, 2 TGT, 32 YDS, 16.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 26
- Tre’ Harris — 3 REC, 6 TGT, 20 YDS, 6.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 11
- Quentin Johnston — 2 REC, 6 TGT, 17 YDS, 8.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 9
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 8:49 | Arizona Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love 5-yard run (Chad Ryland kick) | ARI 7, LAC 0 |
| Q1 | 4:22 | Los Angeles Chargers | Omarion Hampton 8-yard run (Cameron Dicker kick) | ARI 7, LAC 7 |
| Q2 | 6:51 | Arizona Cardinals | Chad Ryland 27-yard field goal | ARI 10, LAC 7 |
| Q2 | 0:00 | Arizona Cardinals | Chad Ryland 44-yard field goal | ARI 13, LAC 7 |
| Q3 | 7:25 | Arizona Cardinals | Chad Ryland 34-yard field goal | ARI 16, LAC 7 |
| Q3 | 6:03 | Los Angeles Chargers | Ladd McConkey 8-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick) | ARI 16, LAC 14 |
| Q4 | 11:44 | Arizona Cardinals | Trey McBride 3-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland kick) | ARI 23, LAC 14 |
| Q4 | 2:33 | Arizona Cardinals | Chad Ryland 49-yard field goal | ARI 26, LAC 14 |
Defense
Arizona Cardinals
- Andrew Wingard — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 TFL, 1 INT, 1 PD
- Jordan Burch — 3 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Dante Stills — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH, 1 PD
- Jack Gibbens — 7 TOT, 5 SOLO, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
- Budda Baker — 5 TOT, 4 SOLO, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
- Will Johnson — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 FR
- Mack Wilson Sr. — 6 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 PD
- Denzel Burke — 4 TOT, 4 SOLO
- Max Melton — 1 TOT, 2 PD
- Josh Sweat — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL
Los Angeles Chargers
- Derwin James Jr. — 10 TOT, 7 SOLO, 1 PD
- Daiyan Henley — 8 TOT, 2 SOLO, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
- Tuli Tuipulotu — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 QBH, 1 PD
- Troy Dye — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
- Cam Hart — 6 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 PD
- Del’Shawn Phillips — 6 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 QBH
- Jamaree Caldwell — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 QBH
- Genesis Smith — 5 TOT, 4 SOLO
- Elijah Molden — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Tony Jefferson — 3 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 PD
Kick Returns
Arizona Cardinals
- Devin Duvernay — 3 KR, 69 YDS, 23.0 AVG, LONG 25, 0 TD
Los Angeles Chargers
- Keaton Mitchell — 2 KR, 47 YDS, 23.5 AVG, LONG 24, 0 TD
