Canton, Ohio – The Detroit Lions couldn't overcome early mistakes that turned into a quick 14-0 hole as they dropped their preseason opener to the Los Angles Chargers, 34-7, in the annual Hall of Fame Game.
Detroit fumbled the opening kickoff that led to a Chargers touchdown. Los Angeles scored again soon after following a Kyle Allen interception that was returned 60 yards to Detroit's 6-yard line that turned into another touchdown on a second short field for the offense.
The Lions turned the ball over five times total in the contest and generated just 197 yards of total offense.
Detroit's only points on the night came in the second quarter on a 3-yard Craig Reynolds touchdown run.
View photos from the Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Thursday, July 31 in Canton, Ohio.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Roy Lopez (51) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (97) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Tyson Russell (35) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Marcus Davenport (92) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Zach Horton (40) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (9) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) and Detroit Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James (80) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Malik Taylor (86) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James (80) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Loren Strickland (24) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Erick Hallett (36) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyleik Williams (91) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Isaac Ukwu (45) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Mitchell Agude (50), Detroit Lions edge rusher Isaac Ukwu (45), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Brodric Martin (99), Detroit Lions offensive lineman Trystan Colon (67), and Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal (75) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) and Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions long snapper Hogan Hatten (49), Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52) and Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Mitchell Agude (50) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Erick Hallett (36) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65), Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8), and Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (95) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (95) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) gets a first down during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Erick Hallett (36) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84), Detroit Lions tackle Jamarco Jones (72), and Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Dicaprio Bootle (17) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (9) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52), Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8), and Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52), Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13), and Detroit Lions tight end Zach Horton (40) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small (42) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small (42) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Jamarco Jones (72), Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74), Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8), Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65), andDetroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small (42) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. (64) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) kicks off during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52) and Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. (64) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly (27) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (41) and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Chris Smith (90) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (41) and Detroit Lions cornerback Dicaprio Bootle (17) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74), Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65), Detroit Lions offensive lineman Michael Niese (62), Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70), and Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65), Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13), and Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28), Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly (27), and Detroit Lions cornerback Tyson Russell (35) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Tyson Russell (35) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small (42) and Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) and Detroit Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner (47) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly (27) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Nick Whiteside (38) and Detroit Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner (47) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James (80) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (41), Detroit Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner (47), and Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly (27) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
QB comparison: Allen and Hendon Hooker are competing to be Jared Goff’s backup at quarterback.
Allen got the start Thursday night and played the entire first half, completing 9-of-14 passes for 91 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. His first interception was returned 60 yards to the Lions' 6-yard line and led to a score. His second was in the Chargers' end zone taking points off the board.
The second half was all Hooker's, and he finished completing three of his six attempts for 18 yards with no touchdowns and an interception. He added nine rushing yards on three attempts.
Rookie report: First-year wide receivers Isaac TeSlaa (third-round pick) and Dominic Lovett (seventh) made their presence known pretty early Thursday.
TeSlaa got the offense rolling on their third possession of the game making back-to-back 24- and 22-yard receptions to take the Lions from their own 23-yard line to the Chargers' 31-yard line. The drive ended in an Allen interception.
Lovett had five catches for 31 yards, including a critical fourth-down grab on Detroit's first-half scoring drive. He also had a 19-yard punt return and a 22-yard kickoff return.
Sixth-round edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein got quite a few reps rotating in along the edge of Detroit's defensive front and finished with four tackles.
Injury report: Tight end Kenny Yeboah injured his right leg at the end of the third quarter and was attended to on the field by trainers. He left under his own power and returned to the contest.
Up next: at Atlanta, Friday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.
