Cardinals 26, Chargers 14: 6 observations on offense

The Arizona Cardinals achieved a 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in their season opener, marking the first time they could showcase their entire offense for an entire game. Jacoby Brissett, the Cardinals' quarterback, had a solid performance, completing 277 yards and a touchdown while never facing high-leverage situations or trailing.

Trey McBride, still the Cardinals' best offensive player, contributed with nine receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown, as well as a couple of critical catches. Derwin James of the Chargers successfully intercepted a pass intended for McBride earlier in the game, but McBride made sure to point at him when he caught a touchdown against him.

Kendrick Bourne, the team's No. 3 receiver, had an exceptional game, producing eight receptions for 75 yards, including a catch on every single play he was targeted. This performance by Bourne was unprecedented for a No. 3 receiver when all other pass-catchers are healthy. The Cardinals' running back duo of Tyler Allgeier and Jeremiyah Love contributed 102 rushing yards, with Allgeier leading with 61 yards and Love adding 41 yards and a touchdown.

The team's offensive performance raised a few eyebrows, as they only managed to score two touchdowns on five red-zone trips, despite having 26 points overall. While this should be sufficient to win most games, scoring touchdowns more often than not should be the primary goal. Marvin Harrison, who was targeted only three times and had one catch, made a significant catch for 33 yards, indicating that he might still have potential to break out and dominate.

The article suggests keeping an eye on other players who also had good games, suggesting that this victory should be celebrated and analyzed thoroughly.