Jim Harbaugh names his big regret after Week 1 loss
Harbaugh said the Chargers looked like a preseason team and wished starters had gotten more game reps before the 26-14 loss.
- On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Los Angeles Chargers fell 26-14 to the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, snapping head coach Jim Harbaugh's 6-0 season-opening record.
- Harbaugh admitted on Monday that he regrets limiting starter repetitions during the preseason, believing the team made "preseason type of mistakes" that contributed to the defeat.
- Quarterback Justin Herbert finished 17/27 for 209 yards, one touchdown, and an interception; wide receiver Ladd McConkey exited early with a chest injury, and the offense failed to score afterward.
- The unexpected defeat eliminated over 30% of participants in the Circa Sports Survivor pool, shocking fans who anticipated success with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
- Now 0-1, the team faces immediate pressure as next week features a home game against the 1-0 Las Vegas Raiders, with Super Bowl contenders filling the subsequent schedule.
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Chargers coach takes one on the chin with eye-opening admission after embarrassing Cardinals debacle
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh admits that his team's performance didn't live up his expectations on Sunday. Now he's wishing he played his starters more during the preseason.
Jim Harbaugh names his big regret after Week 1 loss
Jim Harbaugh has some regrets after his Los Angeles Chargers lost an ugly season opener to the Arizona Cardinals. The Chargers lost 26-14 in a home upset at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Ca. in Week 1, leading Harbaugh to have to answer some questions about why his team came out so flat to start the …
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