{"id":77647,"date":"2025-07-31T19:01:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T18:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=77647"},"modified":"2025-07-31T19:01:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T18:01:46","slug":"nfl-preseason-detroit-lions-game-start-time-preview-predicted-lineups-where-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nfl-preseason-detroit-lions-game-start-time-preview-predicted-lineups-where-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"What Time Do the Detroit Lions Play Today? Detroit Lions NFL Preseason Game Preview, Predicted Line-Ups, Rookies in Action, and Where To Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After months of waiting, the 2025 NFL season is not too far away now. Even though the preseason consists of games that have no bearing on the season ahead, it still provides football action that fans have been wanting since Super Bowl LIX came to an end.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p>In any case, the first preseason game of the year will be the Hall of Fame game (HOF), as has been the tradition since 1962. This year, the Detroit Lions will take on the Los Angeles Chargers to officially kick off the preseason.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Chargers Preseason Game Preview<\/h2><p>It&rsquo;s a game that will not have any consequences for either team heading into the new season. That said, both teams will want to play it as safely as possible so as to avoid any unwanted injuries.&nbsp;<\/p><p>This being the Hall of Fame game, both sides will also be wary that they still have a full slate of preseason games ahead, which means the game will feature mostly the backup and fringe players. However, that bodes well for those players fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster, as they will get an additional game to impress the coaching staff.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Lions vs. the Chargers in this year&rsquo;s Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on July 31. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xuFU7cZx05\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/xuFU7cZx05<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1915074906447847495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>April 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>The Lions will get a first taste of what things could look like under two new coordinators after both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn left for pastures new in the offseason. Detroit&rsquo;s offense will now be commanded by John Morton, while Kelvin Sheppard will be in charge of running the defense.&nbsp;<\/p><p>On the other hand, the Chargers will begin their second season under coach Jim Harbaugh. Los Angeles may look to test its run game, which is considered to be their bread and butter under Harbaugh.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lions vs Chargers Preseason Game Start Time<\/h2><p>The Hall of Fame game between the Lions and Chargers is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Thursday, July 31st. The game will take place at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, which is part of the Hall of Fame village and next to the Hall of Fame building.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680; BIG NEWS &#128680;<br>The Detroit <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@Lions<\/a> and Los Angeles <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chargers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@Chargers<\/a> are set to battle in the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NovartisUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@NovartisUS<\/a>!<br><br>&#128197; Thursday, July 31, 2025<br>&#9200; 8 p.m. ET<br>&#128205; Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium &ndash; Canton, OH<br>&#127903;&#65039; Tickets on sale Monday, April 28 at 10&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tqpDPtfaQW\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/tqpDPtfaQW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProFootballHOF\/status\/1915074053381013806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>April 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lions vs Chargers Preseason Game Lineups<\/h2><p>As is the case generally in most preseason games, the starters very rarely take the field. The same can be expected here, as both teams are likely to field their deep backups and fringe players.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Lions head coach Dan Campbell has already stated that neither of their top two draft picks from this year&rsquo;s draft will take part in the HOF game, while Harbaugh has stated that backups Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei will be under center in the first and second halves, respectively.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Predicted Lineups for the Detroit Lions<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Position<\/th><th>Player<\/th><th>Position <\/th><th>Player<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Quarterbacks<\/td><td>Hendon Hooker<\/td><td rowspan=\"8\">Defensive Linemen<\/td><td>Mitchell Agude<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kyle Allen<\/td><td>Myles Adams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Running Backs<\/td><td>Craig Reynolds<\/td><td>Roy Lopez<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sione Vaki<\/td><td>Brodric Martin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"5\">Wide Receivers<\/td><td>Isaac TeSlaa<\/td><td>Ahmed Hassanein<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dominic Lovett<\/td><td>Isaac Ukwu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jackson Meeks<\/td><td>Chris Smith<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jakobie Keeney-James<\/td><td>Nate Lynn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Malik Taylor<\/td><td rowspan=\"5\">Linebackers<\/td><td>Trevor Nowaske<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Tight Ends<\/td><td>Kenny Yeboah<\/td><td>Zach Cunningham<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shane Zylstra<\/td><td>Anthony Pittman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"8\">Offensive Linemen<\/td><td>Giovanni Manu<\/td><td>DaRon Gilbert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jamarco Jones<\/td><td>Grant Stuard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Netane Muti<\/td><td rowspan=\"6\">Secondary<\/td><td>Dan Jackson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kingsley Eguakun<\/td><td>Dicaprio Bootle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kayode Awosika<\/td><td>Nick Whiteside<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trystan Colon<\/td><td>Ian Kennelly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mason Miller<\/td><td>Erick Hallett<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colby Sorsdal<\/td><td>Avonte Maddox<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Predicted Lineups for the Los Angeles Chargers<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Position<\/th><th>Player<\/th><th>Position<\/th><th>Player<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Quarterbacks<\/td><td>Trey Lance<\/td><td rowspan=\"6\">Defensive Linemen<\/td><td>Scott Matlock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DJ Uiagalelei<\/td><td>TeRah Edwards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Running Backs<\/td><td>Hassan Haskins<\/td><td>Josh Fuga<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kimani Vidal<\/td><td>Justin Eboigbe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"5\">Wide Receivers<\/td><td>Brenden Rice<\/td><td>Jamaree Caldwell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JaQuae Jackson<\/td><td>Naquan Jones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jaylen Johnson<\/td><td rowspan=\"7\">Linebackers<\/td><td>Kyle Kennard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Luke Grimm<\/td><td>Kylan Guidry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KeAndre Lambert-Smith<\/td><td>Marlowe Wax<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Tight Ends<\/td><td>Oronde Gadsden II<\/td><td>Kana&rsquo;i Mauga<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tucker Fisk<\/td><td>Troy Dye<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"8\">Offensive Linemen<\/td><td>Branson Taylor<\/td><td>Tre&rsquo;Mon Morris-Brash<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nash Jones<\/td><td>Garmon Randolph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Josh Kaltenberger<\/td><td rowspan=\"6\">Secondary<\/td><td>Jordan Oladokun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ryan Nelson<\/td><td>Jaylen Jones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trey Pipkins III<\/td><td>Emany Johnson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jamaree Salyer<\/td><td>Eric Rogers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karsen Barnhart<\/td><td>R. J. Mickens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andre James<\/td><td>Trikweze Bridges<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lions vs Chargers Preseason Game: Rookies in Action<\/h2><p>Rookies are generally given more preseason games, as it helps them get acquainted with the new system as well as get a feel for what the game is like at the professional level.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Having said that, the Lions will definitely not have Tyleik Williams and Tate Ratledge on the field, as mentioned by Dan Campbell. Additionally, guard Miles Frazier has been ruled out due to a knee injury. However, there is a good chance that Detroit&rsquo;s remaining rookies will get some game action. Here are the players who could feature in the HOF game.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Isaac TeSlaa&nbsp; &ndash; wide receiver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dominic Lovett &ndash; wide receiver&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ahmed Hassanein &ndash; defensive end<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dan Jackson &ndash; safety<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Boy does this look familiar&hellip; &#128064;<br><br>Isaac TeSlaa already making plays at camp in Detroit! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WPS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#WPS<\/a><br><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Q5Fm7glned\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/Q5Fm7glned<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jacob Morris (@JacobMorrisTV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacobMorrisTV\/status\/1921268716903293097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>May 10, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>On the other side of the ball, the Chargers have not made it clear which rookies will or will not play. Nevertheless, it is expected that Omarion Hampton and Tre Harris will not feature in the HOF game. The following players could see the field for the Chargers.&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jamaree Caldwell &ndash; defensive tackle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kyle Kennard &ndash; linebacker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KeAndre Lambert-Smith &ndash; wide receiver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oronde Gadsden II &ndash; tight end<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branson Taylor &ndash; left tackle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R. J. Mickens &ndash; safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trikweze Bridges &ndash; cornerback<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lions vs Chargers Preseason Game: Where To Watch<\/h2><p>NBC will televise the Hall of Fame game between the Lions and Chargers on Thursday, July 31, live for fans who wish to tune in. Other options to catch the game live include streaming via Peacock, NFL+, and DirecTV.&nbsp;<\/p><p><em>Mandatory Image Credit: Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025 NFL preseason officially gets underway with the Hall of Fame Game tonight!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":77633,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[40,1192,8902],"class_list":["post-77647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl","tag-detroit-lions","tag-los-angeles-chargers","tag-nfl-hall-of-fame"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Time Do the Detroit Lions Play Today? 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