Arizona Cardinals
· 2026-07-02
The Arizona Cardinals will face a tough test in their season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13, 2026.
The Chargers' pass rusher Tuli Tuipulotu is ranked No. 86 in the NFL Top 100.
Tuipulotu had a career-high 13 sacks in 2025 and made the Pro Bowl for the first time.
The Cardinals, currently 8th in the American Football Conference with an 8-9 record, will need to slow down Tuipulotu to start the year.
And they have a recent history against him, having beaten the Chargers 17-15 in a Monday night game in 2024.
Tuipulotu's performance will be crucial in the season opener, and the Cardinals will need to be prepared.
He had 20 tackles for loss and 23 quarterback hits in 2025, and his physicality was praised by Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Tristan Wirfs.
The Cardinals' offense will need to be ready for Tuipulotu's aggressive playing style.
But they have a chance to make a statement in their season opener.
So far, no Arizona Cardinals have been named in the NFL Top 100, but they will face several tough opponents in the coming season.
The team is currently on a L7 streak, and they will need to turn things around quickly.
The season opener against the Chargers will be a key game for the Cardinals.
They will need to slow down Tuipulotu and the Chargers' offense to get their first win of the season.
The game is scheduled for September 13, 2026, and it will be a tough test for the Cardinals.