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3 days ago
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Chargers' Trey Lance gets guarantee from Jim Harbaugh after HOF win vs. Lions
The post Chargers' Trey Lance gets guarantee from Jim Harbaugh after HOF win vs. Lions appeared first on ClutchPoints. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Trey Lance did not waste any time making his presence felt in their Hall of Fame Game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Lance connected with tight end Will Dissly in the first quarter to open the scoring and set the tone. After getting glued to the bench of the Dallas Cowboys in the last two seasons, Lance signed a one-year deal worth $2 million with the Chargers in April. The change of scenery could bode well for the 25-year-old signal-caller, who is still looking to find a home in the NFL. The Chargers are his third team in five years. He gave himself a boost after leading Los Angeles past Detroit, 34-7. He threw for 120 yards and two touchdowns, showing off the talent that made him the third overall pick in 2021. While it's only an exhibition game, it displayed Lance's focus and drive. After the game, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh had positive words for the fifth-year quarterback, lauding his work ethic during training camp. Harbaugh also assured that Lance will get enough opportunities. 'If somebody is playing good in practice, they play good in the games,' said Harbaugh, as quoted by Chargers podcaster Alex Insdorf. 'I thought he really had the same kind of composure and poise. Just in control, there's a presence I've been seeing all camp. He needs game reps and he's gonna get them.' There were high hopes for Lance when he was selected by the San Francisco 49ers out of North Dakota State. He, however, only lasted two seasons with the team before being traded to the Cowboys in 2023. He only played five games in his two-year run in Dallas. In a report from the Associated Press, Lance didn't hide his excitement in getting a fresh start with the Chargers. 'Every place is different. Every coaching staff is different. Every team is different. It's been fun to be here. I've really enjoyed being here, just the joy the guys around the building have. It's a joyful place to be,' said Lance. The Chargers also have quarterbacks Justin Herbert, Taylor Heinicke, and DJ Uiagalelei in the rotation. Related: Chargers' Jim Harbaugh sounds off on Zion Johnson's trial run at new position Related: Chargers' Trey Lance shines right away with first TD in HOF game vs. Lions
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3 days ago
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NFL Hall of Fame preseason game rivals NBA playoffs with shocking viewership nationwide
It appears sports fans are ready for the new NFL season after shocking viewership for the Hall of Fame preseason game this past week. In fact, it rivaled the NBA playoffs. The Hall of Fame Game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions drew 6.9 million viewers on NBC, which was up a whopping 40% from last year, Front Office Sports reported, citing Nielsen ratings. It was the most-watched Hall of Fame Game since 2021. During the 2025 NBA postseason, average viewership across ABC and ESPN was 6.13 million per game, which was up 10% from last year, according to the league, showcasing just how popular the NFL is – even when the games don't count. Trey Lance, not Chargers' starter Justin Herbert, was the one taking snaps with the offense in Canton, Ohio last Thursday night, and he put on a show for all those watching. The third overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft went 12-of-20 passing for 120 yards and two touchdowns thrown in the Chargers' 34-7 beatdown of the Lions. Lance is expected to hold the backup position to Herbert in a season where head coach Jim Harbaugh is likely to build off a 2024 playoff campaign. Meanwhile, head coach Dan Campbell and the Lions didn't have the same production as the scoreboard indicated. As is custom, Jared Goff and many starters on both sides of the ball didn't suit up for this contest, so Kyle Allen, who is battling to be Goff's backup, started under center. He was picked off twice in the game, while other mistakes, including a muffed punt return, are areas the Lions need to clean up. There are many more preseason games to be played in the coming weeks, as every other team across the NFL will suit up for their first game action against another team this week. Perhaps even more NFL fans will be tuning in for those primetime games, as they prepare for what's expected to be another exciting football season.
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4 days ago
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Lambert-Smith among Hall of Fame game standouts
The Fantasy Football Happy Hour crew discuss some of the top storylines from the Hall of Fame game, including the performance from Chargers rookie KeAndre Lambert-Smith and what to expect from the Lions offense in 2025.
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4 days ago
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6.9 million watched Chargers-Lions Hall of Fame game
Football is back. And while the numbers are yet to hit regular-season form, a large throng tuned in for a glorified scrimmage involving second- and third-stringers. Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Daily, the Chargers-Lions Hall of Fame game on NBC generated 6.9 million viewers on average for the broadcast. It's the biggest audience for the Hall of Fame game since the 2021 matchup between the Steelers and Cowboys, which averaged 7.31 million. Last year, Bears-Texans on ABC averaged 4.93 million. Of the total number, 691,000 watched on Peacock and NBC Digital. It's the biggest NBC preseason streaming audience ever. Several more preseason games will be nationally televised over the next three weeks. In four weeks and three days, the season gets started with Cowboys-Eagles in Philadelphia. On NBC and Peacock. The number will be much higher than 6.9 million for that one.
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6 days ago
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NFL Hall of Fame Game: How to Watch L.A. Chargers vs. Detroit Lions Live Online Without Cable for Free
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With the start of the NFL preseason, the pro football league gears up for Enshrinement Week to induct the class of 2025 (former players Antonio Gates, Eric Allen, Jared Allen and Sterling Sharpe) into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Ohio. To kickoff the weekend, two NFL powerhouses go head-to-head for the Hall of Fame Game. More from Variety PFL World Tournament 2025: How to Watch PFL 8 Welterweights & Featherweights Live Online MLB Speedway Classic 2025: Here's How to Watch the Braves vs. Reds Live Online with Sling TV 'Brilliant Minds' Season 2 Casts Porsha Williams, Molly Bernard, Connor Tomlinson, Laura Vandervoort For preseason week 1, the Los Angeles Chargers face off against the Detroit Lions at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on Thursday, July 31. The game kickoffs at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock. watch NFL Hall of Fame Game on Peacock Since NFL Hall of Fame Game broadcasts on NBC, the game is also available to watch online with web-based cable alternatives, like DirecTV — which starts at $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99/month afterwards) and offers a 5-day free trial for new subscribers. NBC is available with a subscription to Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling Blue (depending on your local TV market). Additionally, NFL Hall of Fame Game livestreams on Peacock for subscribers only. Not a subscriber? You can purchase the livestream feed of the game starting at $10.99/month for the ad-supported plan, or $109.99/year when you sign up for an annual subscription here. In addition, you can go ad-free for $16.99/month, or $169.99/year for the annual plan. watch NFL Hall of Fame Game on Peacock Aside from NFL Hall of Fame Game and the NFL on NBC games, Peacock is the home to other sports leagues, including the Premiere League, PGA, NASCAR, IMSA, Big Ten Football, WWE and more. It's also where you can find hit movies and TV shows, such as 'Back to Black,' 'Abigail,' 'Oppenheimer,' 'Lisa Frankenstein,' 'Love Island USA,' 'Bel-Air,' 'The Traitors,' 'The Killer,' 'Mr. Throwback' and others. Tickets to the game are still available on StubHub, TicketNetwork, VividSeats and SeatGeek. In fact, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code VARIETY150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code VARIETY300 at Buy NFL Hall of Fame Game Tickets at Stubhub In addition, you can use code VAR30 to take $20 off your ticket purchase at or you can use promo code VARIETY10 to save $10 at Starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, NFL Hall of Fame Game 2025: L.A. Chargers vs. Detroit Lions broadcasts on NBC via DirecTV and livestreams on Peacock. watch NFL Hall of Fame Game with Directv Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in August 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in August 2025
