The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will open the 2025 NFL preseason with the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, July 31st, at 8 p.m. ET in Canton, Ohio. NBC will televise the game, which can also be streamed on Peacock and NFL+. While the Lions are expected to rest starters, the Chargers will likely start Trey Lance at quarterback. The game marks the return of NFL action after a six-month break, although the focus is on player preparation rather than the game's outcome.

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