The Arizona Cardinals entered the season with little expectation from the league. Many draft predictions painted a bleak picture, forecasting Arizona’s pursuit of a top quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft due to anticipated poor performance.
Despite these low expectations, the Cardinals have started the season strong, registering a 26-14 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers in head coach Mike LaFleur’s debut. The win was notable because the Chargers are considered playoff contenders, having made the AFC Wild-Card Round last year.
LaFleur’s victory broke a long-standing streak of debut defeats for Cardinals coaches, making him the first to win in his opening game since Don Coryell in 1973. Over the years, 13 head coaches have started their tenure with losses.
Despite the win, LaFleur remains focused on future challenges. “What’s been said, it doesn’t matter,” he mentioned, emphasizing the importance of staying humble and preparing for upcoming games. His mindset is clear: focus on improvement and preparation ahead.
The Cardinals face a formidable opponent in Week 2, hosting the defending Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle, missing their starting quarterback Sam Darnold, relied on backup Drew Lock, who managed a narrow 13-10 victory against the New England Patriots in Week 1.
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