Justin Herbert Struggles in Debut Under OC Mike McDaniel

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert experienced a difficult Week 1 opener under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Herbert completed 17 of 27 passes for 209 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, but displayed concerning timing issues with his receivers beyond Ladd McConkey. A fourth-quarter interception thrown into double coverage highlighted a rough start to his 2026 campaign, causing him to slide down league QB rankings.