# Chargers Stumble in Season Opener | Los Angeles Chargers News

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Podcast: [Los Angeles Chargers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-chargers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433826)
Published: 2026-09-15T00:15:36+00:00
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The Chargers’ season opener ended in a brutal 26-14 loss to the Cardinals, exposing glaring flaws across offense, defense, and special teams. The team looked outmatched from the start, with fans booing as things spiraled in the fourth quarter—highlighted by a blocked punt, an interception of Justin Herbert, and a failed fourth-and-goal attempt. Tight end Charlie Kolar was brutally honest postgame, calling the performance “just not good enough,” while the Cardinals’ new coach Mike LaFleur led a fired-up squad. Now, the Chargers must regroup fast for Week Two against the Raiders, hoping to turn things around before it’s too late. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/charlie-kolar-reacts-chargers-mistake-201035595.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/17b08b41ed5499fe Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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