NFL power rankings: Arizona Cardinals soar after Week 1 upset win
The Arizona Cardinals were No. 25 in power rankings entering Week 1. They are much higher after their Week 1 win.
On Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals stunned their opponents, the Los Angeles Chargers, with a 26-14 victory, despite being significant underdogs. The Cardinals displayed strong performances across all aspects of the game. Consequently, their ranking on NFL.com's Nick Shook's power rankings surged six spots from No. 25 to No. 19. This upset marked Arizona as a team that many underestimated in their first game against Los Angeles.
Mike LaFleur's squad exhibited remarkable determination and skill, outplaying the Chargers in every aspect of the game. The Cardinals' triumph could potentially reshape fan expectations for the season. In their next matchup, they face the defending champion Seattle Seahawks, but they will be up against Seahawks' backup quarterback Drew Lock.
The team now awaits to see if they can maintain their competitive edge against a proven strong opponent or if they will struggle again. For further Cardinals and NFL updates, listeners can tune into Cards Wire's Jess Root and others on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts.
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