Trey Lance impresses with 2 touchdown passes, propelling Chargers to a 34-7 victory against the Lions in the Hall of Fame game.

In a dominating display, the Los Angeles Chargers outshined the Detroit Lions 34-7 in the Hall of Fame Game, marking a strong kickoff to the NFL preseason. Lance threw for 120 yards and two touchdowns, while the Lions, missing key stars like Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, opted to sit their top talents. Coach Dan Campbell's squad, fresh off a record-setting season, took it easy, leaving fans eager for their regular-season return. Meanwhile, Chargers’ coach Jim Harbaugh rested big names, but rookie Omarion Hampton showed promise with a couple of strong carries. With the Chargers' impressive start, it’s clear that Los Angeles has likely identified a reliable backup for starting quarterback Justin Herbert. The Chargers erupted for 13 unanswered points in the second half, ultimately securing a 34 to 7 victory in their first preseason game of the year.