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.

If Lance continues his trajectory after Thursday's performance, he has a very good chance to be the Chargers' backup QB.

The Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio officially kicked off the 2025–26 NFL season on Thursday night, featuring a preseason matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Detroit Lions. From the opening kickoff—when the Lions fumbled—it was all Chargers.