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Chargers vs. Cardinals: Postgame Grades, Notes and Quotes for San Diego

August 23, 2015   ·     ·   Jump to comments

It was all smiles for the San Diego Chargers, as they managed to pick up their second straight win in the preseason, but none could come close to the ear-to-ear grin on rookie kicker Josh Lambo as he nailed the game-winning field goal from 47 yards out. Lambo had three field goals in all, including a long of 53 yards before halftime, but it was his final attempt that won it for the Bolts 22-19 over the host Arizona Cardinals.
"They brought me here for a reason. ... I'm not here to be a camp leg. ... I want a job," Lambo told reporters after the game.

The Chargers may not have planned on a position battle at kicker, but Lambo's performance on Saturday could force them to re-evaluate what they have in Nick Novak.
Another bright spot for San Diego was the resiliency of third-string quarterback Brad Sorensen, who bounced back from throwing an interception during his first series to lead the offense on three scoring drives (1 TD, 2 FG) in the second half, the last of...

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