The first final score of the 2025 NFL (pre)season ends in a positive for the Los Angeles Chargers as they defeat the Detroit Lions, 34-7. There were numerous highlights for the Chargers, including five (!) takeaways by the defense, backup quarterback Trey Lance delivering a sharp performance and both running backs and pass-catchers getting in on the action. Here are those who saw their stock rise or fall.
Winners
QB Trey Lance — A brilliant start for the backup quarterback, making smart decisions, executing on the macro and micro scales, and finishing with a respectable stat line.