The Los Angeles Chargers started the game on defense after a Michael Badgley kickoff. Josh Rosen and the Arizona Cardinals offense looked borderline unstoppable at first with David Johnson seemingly picking up positive yardage at will. Larry Fitzgerald capped off the 76-yard drive with a 25-yard touchdown reception and Chargers fans were sweating.
The first two plays from scrimmage for the Chargers were a 0-yard reception and 1-yard run for Melvin Gordon. Things got worse from there as Philip Rivers was sacked for a big loss on 3rd down.