Cardinals +9.5-105
NFL / Cardinals vs. Chargers
9.5 points is too many for Week 1
I think this is way too many points to give Arizona in Week 1.
We can’t forget that the Cardinals have Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. He’s a veteran who should be more than serviceable enough to keep this game within the number. I’m not asking him to light up the Chargers or carry Arizona to an outright win.
The Cardinals can lose by a touchdown and still cover. With Brissett’s experience, I’m comfortable taking the points instead of asking the Chargers to win by double digits in the opener.
The pick: Cardinals +9.5 (-105).