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Chargers-Lions offensive report card: 2nd, 3rd-team offenses underwhelm

The Detroit Lions’ exhibition season opened with a deflating thud in a turnover-filled drubbing. Mistakes were abundant. The offense struggled to generate drives, the defense let the Chargers control the ground game and showcase Trey Lance, and the special teams units gift-wrapped field position before the opening possessions of each half. Still summer class is in session, this was on the syllabus, and grades must be handed out.

Quarterbacks: D

One of the more encouraging themes of training camp had been the improved efficiency of the Lions’ backup offenses, led by Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen.