Trey Lance to Start as Chargers Face Lions in 2025 Hall of Fame Game
Football is officially back—even if it’s still just preseason. The 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game kicks off the NFL’s return, and it’s going down in Canton, Ohio, where the Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Detroit Lions. It’s not just another exhibition—this is the NFL’s ceremonial first snap of the new season, and there’s plenty to watch for, especially when it comes to quarterbacks.
All eyes will be on Trey Lance, who’s been named the starting quarterback for the Chargers in this game. Lance, once the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft, has had quite the journey already. After bouncing from San Francisco to a backup role in Dallas, he’s now set to make his debut with the Chargers. At just 25 years old, he’s still seen as someone with untapped potential. Head coach Jim Harbaugh reportedly said Lance has had “a heck of a camp,” and this will be his first real opportunity to show how far he’s come in a game setting, even if it’s a preseason one.
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On the other side, Detroit’s Hendon Hooker is another quarterback to watch closely. Jared Goff is firmly entrenched as the starter for the Lions, but the backup role is still up for grabs. Hooker, who was a standout at Tennessee before being drafted in 2023, hasn’t had much playing time—just nine total passes in his NFL career so far. He’s been splitting reps in camp with Kyle Allen, the journeyman QB who's also in the mix for that No. 2 spot. This game could be Hooker’s best shot to make a serious case for himself.
The Chargers will also be showcasing rookie running back Omarion Hampton, a first-round pick out of North Carolina. With veteran Najee Harris sidelined due to a bizarre offseason fireworks accident, Hampton is expected to lead the backfield in this game and possibly carry that momentum into the season. Chargers fans and fantasy football watchers alike will want to keep a close eye on him.
The game will be held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Thursday, July 30, kicking off at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. It’ll be broadcast live on NBC, and available to stream on Fubo. It’s not just a preseason warm-up—it’s a first glimpse at how the depth charts are shaping up, and for players like Trey Lance and Hendon Hooker, it could be the start of a major turning point in their careers.
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