The NFL schedule has been released and the NFL gave the Los Angeles Chargers a mid-season gauntlet. The Chargers did get at least one critical matchup on their schedule wish list in facing the New England Patriots in prime time. Is it completely ridiculous to try to predict every game score and final record for the 2026 season the day of the schedule release? Yes it is, but let's dive in and learn more about the Chargers slate of opponents. Week 1: Sun. Sept. 13 vs. Arizona Cardinals 1:25 pm CBS Prediction: 23-10 Chargers Who will be throwing passes for the Cardinals in week one? Jacoby Brissett? Carson Beck? For the second year in a row, Chargers rookie Akheem Mesidor will face off against running back Jeremiyah Love. New coordinators on both sidelines may leave this Week 1 matchup a little sloppy but Justin Herbert and the Chargers will get close enough for kicker Cameron Dicker to put points on the board. (Chargers 1-0) Week 2: Sun. Sept. 20 vs.…