The Los Angeles Chargers were ready for the mission as the team dominated the Detroit Lions 34-7 in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night.
There was a lot of action to digest, and we've got all of that and more in our Chargers news roundup. Let's get straight to business.
Nikko Reed's debut with unofficial numbers:
— Tyler Schoon (@tylerjschoon) August 1, 2025
13 coverage snaps
Zero catches on three targets
One PBU, one INT
Coverage grade: 95.3
Three total tackles (including ST)
What a start for the Chargers UDFA pic.twitter.com/18a9XfcOr1
There were a few names who made a great first impression with the Chargers fanbase, and none more impressive than UDFA cornerback Nikko Reed.
Reed had an incredible interception early in the game that proved is hard work in training camp is paying off.
I can’t get over how good KLS is. Certified baller.
— Ryan DePaul (@RyanDePaul) August 1, 2025
Outside of Ladd McConkey, there certainly isn’t a better WR on the Chargers roster than KeAndre Lambert-Smith. That’s not hyperbole. pic.twitter.com/Sf7BPpuNt7
The Chargers may be hoping that Tre Harris becomes the next threat down the field; however, rookie receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith put on a show in his preseason debut.
The former Auburn star had everyone talking after grabbing his first official NFL touchdown.
Trey Lance tonight:
— NFL (@NFL) August 1, 2025
⚡️ 13/20
⚡️ 120 yards
⚡️ 2 TD pic.twitter.com/aQMvLHffi1
Quarterback Trey Lance proved once again that the potential is there for the former first-round pick to make an impact on an NFL roster.
It was also shocking for fans when they found out that Lance is younger than 2025 NFL Draft pick Tyler Shough, who was selected by the New Orleans Saints. Will this finally be Lance's time?
Kimani Vidal with his second TD of the game!@ProFootballHOF Game on NBC
— NFL (@NFL) August 1, 2025
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/mYdg18nCHN
Kyle Barber of Bolts From The Blue listed running back Kimani Vidal as one of his winners after the back's performance in the Hall of Fame Game. Vidal rushed for two touchdowns, proving the backfield could be very deep this season.
Jason Reed of Bolt Beat writes that wide receiver Brenden Rice may have his fate sealed by not getting a lot of time on the field during the Hall of Fame Game. Is there room for Rice in what looks like a now-talented receiver's room?
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