Cardinals beat Chargers 26-14 as Mike LaFleur wins his head coaching debut

In a surprising NFL Week 1 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14, marking a successful head coaching debut for Mike LaFleur. Despite being 9 1/2-point favorites, the Chargers struggled throughout the game, with quarterback Justin Herbert throwing for 209 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. The Cardinals, led by Jacoby Brissett’s 277 passing yards and a touchdown, controlled the game with 393 yards of offense and dominated possession time. Chad Ryland contributed four field goals, helping Arizona secure their first road win against the Chargers since 2001. The Chargers faltered in the fourth quarter with a blocked punt, an interception, and two turnovers on downs. The Cardinals’ victory was significant as they rebounded from a challenging previous season. QUESTION: How might the Cardinals’ unexpected victory influence their confidence and performance in the upcoming games?