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Rookie Johnson has strong debut, Chargers win on final FG

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona rookie David Johnson rushed for 66 yards in 13 carries in his NFL debut, San Diego had six first-half sacks, and rookie Josh Lambo kicked a 42-yard field goal as the game ended to give the Chargers a 22-19 preseason victory over the Cardinals on Saturday night.

Johnson, a fourth-round pick from Northern Iowa who had been out most of training camp with a hamstring injury, also caught two passes for 15 yards.

Melvin Ingram sacked Carson Palmer twice.

Palmer, playing less than one quarter, completed a 57-yard pass to rookie speedster J.