WEEK 1
SUNDAY, SEP 13, 2026 · 4:25 PM ET
SOFI STADIUM

WHERE THIS
MATCHUP TILTS.

ARIZONA
TDSNAP OVERALL
23
VS
TDSNAP OVERALL
60
LOS ANGELES
#19
2025 offense
20.9 pts/G · away
#9
2025 defense
20.0 pts allowed/G · home
14.0
QB fantasy pts/G
Jacoby Brissett · PPR
1-3 · 1-2
Preseason record
27.0 vs 20.7 pts/G
soon

TDSNAP MATCHUP FIELD

FIVE SIGNALS. TWO TEAMS. A CLEARER PICTURE.
How TDSNAP Signals Work →THE GAP IS THE STORY →
CARDINALS
32
ATTACK
EXPLOSIVE PLAYMAKING
46
14
DEFENSE
STOPS CREATE OPPORTUNITY
74
31
FORM
RECENT TRAJECTORY
44
24
BURST
SPEED CHANGES GAMES
36
67
FINISH
RED ZONE EXECUTION
8
CHARGERS
The field tells the story.

MATCHUP EDGE

COMBINING ALL FIVE SIGNALS.
+26 — CLEAR LEAN
Strong edge: CHARGERS +26
Five signals. One matchup.

BIGGEST CONTRAST

THIS IS THE SWING SPOT.
CARDINALS
FINISH RESISTANCE
92
VS
CHARGERS
FINISH
8
GAP
+83

CHARGERS has been sharper in the red zone than CARDINALS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

DEFENSE VS POSITION

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2025 season · fantasy pts allowed
POS
CARDINALS
CHARGERS
ADJ
ADJ
QB
#14
#31
17.3
12.8
RB
#4
#26
26.5
19.5
WR
#25
#27
26.6
25.9
TE
#4
#27
17.3
10.9

PRESEASON

2026 exhibition
PTS/G27.0
ALLOWED30.8
  • WK 0L30-33vs CAR
  • WK 1W27-14@ LV
  • WK 2L13-34vs DAL
  • WK 3L38-42@ GB
PTS/G20.7
ALLOWED22.7
  • WK 1W27-7@ HOU
  • WK 2L17-41vs SF
  • WK 3L18-20vs LA

TEAM COMPARISON

KEY STATS. REAL CONTEXT.
STAT (PER GAME)
CARDINALS
CHARGERS
Points Per Game
20.9
21.6
Total Yards / Game
325.8
333.8
Pass Yards / Game
232.6
212.2
Rush Yards / Game
93.1
121.6
Third Down %
41.5%
45.8%
Red Zone %
54.1%
47.4%

ROSTER READY

WHO'S REALLY AVAILABLE.
DEPTH DECIDES THE 4TH QUARTER
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
4 starters out
1 questionable
See Injury Report →
57
THIN
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
2 starters out
1 questionable
See Injury Report →
73
CAUTION

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM
ARI31
LAC44
HEALTH
ARI86
LAC93
REST
ARI14D
LAC14D
BIGGEST EDGEFINISH +83 LAC

CHARGERS has been sharper in the red zone than CARDINALS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM3144
HEALTH8693
REST14D — 14D
FINISH +83 LAC

CHARGERS has been sharper in the red zone than CARDINALS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

WHAT TO WATCH

KEY STORYLINES FOR WEEK 1.
WHO BREAKS ONE OPEN?
1
SIGNAL: BURST
FINISH RESISTANCE

The model's biggest swing spot is finish resistance — watch it early.

HIGH
2
SIGNAL: FINISH
Red Zone Finish

Both offenses move the ball. Execution in the red zone matters.

HIGH
3
SIGNAL: DEPTH
Roster Ready

Which team's depth holds up — CARDINALS (THIN) or CHARGERS (CAUTION)?

LATE
EVEN SERIES — ANYONE'S GAME

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

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RECENT HISTORY BETWEEN THESE RIVALS.
DATE
WINNER
SCORE
SITE
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KEY PLAYERS

WHO CHANGES THE GAME.
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CARDINALS
Trey McBride headshot
Trey McBride
OFFENSE SCORE
189
MISMATCH. RED ZONE. RELIABLE HANDS.
Kyler Murray headshot
Kyler Murray
IMPACT SCORE
160
LEADER. PLAYMAKER. DIFFERENCE MAKER.
CHARGERS