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.

Lance was arguably the best player on the field for the Chargers in the preseason win over the Detroit Lions. And according to Mark Chichester and Ben Cooper of Pro Football Focus, he posted a career-best grade in the process:

Trey Lance, the former No. 3 overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers, stood out in the Los Angeles Chargers' 34-7 romp over the Detroit Lions.