The Chargers’ defense, led by new coordinator Chris OLeary, stumbled badly in their latest game against the Cardinals—blitzing less than 20% of the time and struggling with communication that let Arizona dominate with quick, middle-of-the-field passes. Despite late adjustments and a desperate effort to pressure the QB, the unit couldn’t stop the Cardinals’ rhythm or capitalize on opportunities, including a blocked punt near their own goal line that sealed the loss. With another tough test against Kirk Cousins and his short-pass mastery looming, the Chargers need immediate defensive fixes—especially finding the right balance between coverage and pressure—to avoid repeating these costly mistakes.

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BJ Ojulari, once a highly touted LSU pass-rusher drafted by the Cardinals, is making a fresh start with the Jaguars after a brutal injury setback and a tough cut. After missing nearly half of last season and failing to impress in training camp, his resilience shone through as Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur praised his comeback spirit. Now, with the Jaguars bolstering their pass rush amid injury woes, Ojulari’s journey isn’t over — it’s just beginning.

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The Arizona Cardinals stunned the NFL with a Week 1 win over the Chargers, vaulting into mid-tier power rankings and rewriting their preseason outlook. Despite being labeled one of the league’s weakest teams before kickoff, new coach Mike LaFleur’s offense is clicking—with standout playmakers like Marvin Harrison Jr., Kendrick Bourne, and Trey McBride—and the run game showing promise. But don’t get too comfortable: they’re next up against Seattle, Rams, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, and Kansas City—some of the league’s toughest playoff contenders. Still, with momentum on their side and a balanced attack, the Cards are proving skeptics wrong and setting the stage for a wild stretch ahead.

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