CANTON, Ohio (AP) — On his third team in his fifth season, Trey Lance played like a No. 3 overall pick. Lance threw for 120 yards and two touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Detroit Lions 34-7 in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL’s preseason Thursday night.

The Chargers were victorious in their preseason opener Thursday night as they picked up a 34-7 win over the Lions in the 2025 Hall of Fame Game. The Bolts raced out to a 14-0 lead behind three first-half takeaways before cruising the rest of the way for the win.

Trey Lance shines at quarterback for the Chargers in a dominant 34-7 victory over the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame Game. Here's what we learned from the NFL preseason opener.