Trey Lance Leads Chargers Over Lions 34-7 in Hall of Fame Game

Published: Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:40 am

Trey Lance Shines as Chargers Dominate Lions in Hall of Fame Game

Canton, Ohio - The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Detroit Lions 34-7 in the Hall of Fame game, marking the unofficial start of the NFL preseason. Quarterback Trey Lance, playing for his third team in his fifth season, delivered a performance reminiscent of his high draft pedigree, throwing for 120 yards and two touchdowns.

The game was preceded by a moment of silence honoring the victims of a shooting at the NFL headquarters earlier in the week. Commissioner Roger Goodell reported that the injured employee was improving. Security was heightened around the stadium and the Pro Football Hall of Fame village.

The Lions, led by Coach Dan Campbell, rested their key offensive players, including Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and their top draft picks. The Chargers, under Coach Jim Harbaugh, also held out many of their starters, including Justin Herbert. Rookie running back Omarion Hampton saw limited action for the Chargers.

The Chargers capitalized on early opportunities, including a fumble recovery on the opening kickoff, which led to an early touchdown. Lance connected with Will Dissly for a touchdown, and Kimani Vidal added a rushing touchdown. While the Lions managed a touchdown run by Craig Reynolds, Lance responded with another touchdown pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith, giving the Chargers a significant halftime lead.

Lance, who has limited starting experience in the NFL, showed promise in his debut for the Chargers. He completed 13 of 20 passes before being replaced by rookie DJ Uiagalelei. The Lions' backup quarterbacks, Kyle Allen and Hendon Hooker, also saw action.

The Chargers' special teams capitalized on a Lions turnover in the third quarter, leading to a field goal. Vidal added another rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Lions star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson expressed his anticipation for the regular season, while Dicker, the Chargers kicker, had a mixed performance.

BNN's Perspective:

While it's just a preseason game, Trey Lance's performance is a positive sign for the Chargers. It will be interesting to see if he can continue to develop and potentially become a valuable asset for the team. The Lions' decision to rest their starters is understandable, but it's hard to gauge their true readiness based on this game.

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