The Detroit Lions open the 2025 NFL preseason with a matchup against the LA Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.
Detroit Lions football has returned.
After a disappointing end to an injury-filled 2024 season in the first round of the playoffs against the Washington Commanders, the Lions are once again Super Bowl contenders.
They begin that push against the Los Angeles Chargers, led by former Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh. Neither team will use their projected Week 1 starters.
Lions coach Dan Campbell already stated that their top two 2025 draft picks, defensive tackle Tyleik Williams and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge, will not play. Backup quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen will lead the offense. Harbaugh, meanwhile, announced that “veteran traditional starters” will not take the field in Thursday’s game. Former 49ers and Cowboys backup Trey Lance will start at quarterback for the Chargers for the first half, with rookie DJ Uiagalelei scheduled for the second half.
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Updates on the game will be posted below.
10:14: Lions forced to punt
The Lions go three-and-out after a holding penalty on TE Shane Zylstra and a dropped pass from seventh round pick Dominic Lovett and are forced to punt it away.
12:11: Chargers 7, Detroit 0
Running back Omarion Hampton marched the Chargers offense down the field before QB Trey Lance threw it to tight end Will Dissly for a touchdown. Extra point was good.
14:51: Detroit turns over opening kickoff
Chargers safety Kendall Williamson punches the ball out of Grant Stuard's hands for the first turnover of Detroit's season on the opening kickoff of the preseason.
NFL Hall of Fame Game: How to watch Lions vs Chargers
- What: Pro Football Hall of Fame Game preseason opener.
- Who: Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Chargers.
- Where: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton, Ohio.
- When: Thursday, July 31, 2025.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- TV: NBC, Detroit Lions Television Network
- Streaming: Fubo, Peacock.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions vs LA Chargers in Hall of Fame Game score: Live updates
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