NFL preseason kicked off on Thursday night with the Hall of Fame game between the Lions and Chargers, and a familiar face came away the big winner.
Former 49ers' No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance is trying to find his footing with Los Angeles this year, and he got the start for the Chargers in their 34-7 blowout win. Playing most of the game, Lance had a strong showing in his first action of the preseason as he aims to earn the role of Justin Herbert's backup.
Here's how Lance performed in the first preseason game of the season.
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Trey Lance stats
- Completions/Attempts: 13/20
- Passing Yards: 120
- Yards/Attempt: 6.0
- Touchdowns: 2
- Interceptions: 0
- Passer rating: 114.6
Lance had a solid showing against the Lions, producing a turnover-free night with two passing touchdowns on 20 passing attempts. He was also the only quarterback in the game to surpass 100 yards passing.
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Trey Lance highlights
Lance set the tone early with a touchdown on the Chargers' opening drive after getting a short field off of a turnover. The quarterback found tight end Will Dissly in the back of the end zone for the score.
The @Chargers open the scoring in 2025 on a Trey Lance TD to Will Dissly!@ProFootballHOF Game on NBC
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Perhaps Lance's best pass of the night was an early completion to KeAndre Lambert-Smith down the sidelines.
Trey Lance dropping it the bucket for KeAndre Lambert-Smith 🎯@ProFootballHOF Game on NBC
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Lance then produced a second touchdown on the night, this time an accurate strike to Lambert-Smith in the middle of the field.
Trey Lance finds KeAndre Lambert-Smith for the TD!@ProFootballHOF Game on NBC
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Chargers QB depth chart
| Rank | Player |
| 1. | Justin Herbert |
| 2. | Taylor Heinicke |
| 3. | Trey Lance |
| 4. | D.J. Uiagalelei |
Herbert is cemented as the Chargers' starter, with veteran Taylor Heinicke behind him on the current depth chart. Lance comes in as the third-string quarterback, but maybe a strong preseason will allow him to surpass Heinicke.