The Cardinals have more motivation to win this home game in Kliff Kingsbury's NFL debut. The Cardinals also have the better quarterback rotation as Philip Rivers is not going to play.

The Cardinals are going to play up-tempo as Kingsbury's offense is similar to Chip Kelly's. NFL teams aren't prepping or game-planning for this specialized style during preseason especially in their opening exhibition game.

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn is more concerned about fixing his offensive line with left tackle Russell Okung out. Lynn is beginning his third season with the Chargers. His team lost, 24-17, to the Cardinals on the road in their preseason opener last year. The Chargers under Lynn also lost their preseason opener two years ago, losing 48-17 to Seattle at home.