However, the Detroit Lions likely wish they could have hit the restart button against the Los Angeles Chargers after an incredibly sloppy opening half that included three turnovers in the first quarter.

L et’s take a closer look at the Detroit Lions ’ personnel decisions in their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. How Detroit used their players can often be a hint as to where position battles currently lie.

Vying to be QB Justin Herbert’s backup, Lance completed 13 of 20 passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-7 victory at the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.

Lance was arguably the best player on the field for the Chargers in the preseason win over the Detroit Lions. And according to Mark Chichester and Ben Cooper of Pro Football Focus, he posted a career-best grade in the process:

If Lance continues his trajectory after Thursday's performance, he has a very good chance to be the Chargers' backup QB.