Chargers and Lions Set to Clash Tonight in 2025 Hall of Fame Game
The wait is finally over—football is officially back! Tonight, fans are in for a treat as the NFL kicks off the 2025 preseason with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, featuring the Los Angeles Chargers taking on the Detroit Lions. The game is being held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, and it starts at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. It’s airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock, so there’s no shortage of ways to tune in, even without cable.
Now, the Hall of Fame Game isn’t your typical high-stakes showdown. It's more of a ceremonial opener for the football season and the highlight of Enshrinement Week, which honors the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame. That said, it still gives fans a first glimpse at some new faces in action and offers teams a chance to start evaluating depth players. Starters likely won’t see much—if any—action, but don’t let that dampen the excitement.
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One of the more intriguing storylines heading into tonight’s game is the Chargers debut of quarterback Trey Lance. Drafted third overall a few seasons back, Lance is now fighting for the backup spot behind Justin Herbert. He’ll be competing with veteran Taylor Heinecke throughout the preseason, and this game marks the beginning of that battle. On the other side, the Lions will be playing as the home team, fresh off a remarkable 15-2 regular season in 2024 that ended with a tough playoff loss. They’ve gone through some coaching changes this offseason, losing both coordinators to head coaching gigs, but they’re still considered one of the top teams in the league—ranked third in Yahoo Sports’ latest offseason power rankings.
The Chargers aren’t far behind at No. 9 and are entering their second season under head coach Jim Harbaugh. After an 11-6 finish last year and a playoff appearance that ended in disappointment, they’re hoping for a stronger postseason run this time around. First-round draft pick Omarion Hampton, a promising running back, is one of the new pieces they’re excited about.
For those looking to place a few bets, the Lions are favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under is set at 33.5—pretty low, but not unusual for a preseason game where backups dominate the snaps. In fact, the last nine Hall of Fame Games haven’t broken the 40-point mark.
Whether you're watching for the football, the new faces, or just because you’ve missed the sound of pads clashing, tonight’s Hall of Fame Game promises to scratch that offseason itch.
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