Cardinals Edge Chargers with Defensive Strategy

The Arizona Cardinals secured a narrow 17-15 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, showcasing a resilient defense that pressured the Chargers' offensive line. James Conner was a standout performer with 152 scrimmage yards, pivotal in the Cardinals' transition to a power-focused offensive strategy under head coach Jonathan Gannon. Despite rarely blitzing, the Cardinals' defense managed to disrupt the Chargers' offense significantly, holding their running game to minimal yardage and applying consistent pressure on quarterback Justin Herbert. The Chargers' offense failed to score a touchdown for the sixth consecutive quarter, relying solely on Cameron Dicker's five field goals for points. The Cardinals overcame early turnovers, including a fumble recovery by Jalen Thompson following a forced fumble at the goal line.