Lions, Chargers Rest Starters in Hall of Fame Game

The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will face each other in the NFL Hall of Fame Game, with the Lions favored by 1.5 points. Both teams will rest their starting quarterbacks, as Hendon Hooker will start for Detroit and Trey Lance for Los Angeles, and most starters are expected to sit out. The Lions will also hold out their top draft picks, Tyleik Williams and Tate Ratledge, despite both being healthy, likely debuting them in their next preseason game against Atlanta. This decision reflects coach Dan Campbell's focus on maximizing practice reps and minimizing injury risks for key players, mirroring a common trend across the NFL. The Hall of Fame Game coincides with the induction of Antonio Gates, Eric Allen, Jared Allen, and Sterling Sharpe. Preseason action will primarily feature rookies and depth players vying for roster spots.