Takeaways From Detroit Lions' 34-7 Loss Against Los Angeles Chargers

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Detroit was able to gain a little momentum on its fourth offensive possession of the first half.

Prior to Allen's second interception, rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, who the coaching staff has raved about in the pre-draft process and at the start of training camp, secured back-to-back receptions of over 20 yards.

The talented wideout finished the first half with two receptions for 46 yards on three targets.

Throughout training camp, the big-bodied receiver has been showcasing his ability to haul in difficult receptions.

Trey Lance slices up Lions' defense

A 2021 first-round pick, Trey Lance is looking to revive his once-promising career with his third team. After being dealt from San Francisco to Dallas, Lance has landed in Los Angeles hoping to win the backup job behind Justin Herbert.

Lance was extremely efficient in the first half against Detroit's defense, particularly when targeting rookie KeAndre Lambert-Smith. He finished the first half nine-of-12 for 97 yards and two scores, with touchdown passes to Lambert-Smith and Dissly.

Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw had some difficulty, getting beaten up the sideline by Lambert-Smith for a 28-yard gain and then being whistled for an illegal use-of-hands penalty to give the Chargers a first down on a third-and-4.

Lance's first touchdown pass went to Dissly on a red-zone, play-action roll out, and his second was a 15-yard strike to Lambert-Smith after the rookie beat cornerback Dicaprio Bootle.

In the third quarter, Lance was again the signal-caller, and led a 13-play, 63-yard drive that ended with a Cameron Dicker 27-yard field goal. The nearly seven-minute drive extended the Chargers' lead to 20, 27-7.

Late in the game, a pass intended for Dominic Lovett was intercepted.

Hendon Hooker does not fare much better leading offense

Most watching the Lions offense on Thursday will be left underwhelmed. Hendon Hooker, who had a decent start to his third training camp, was not able to move the offense with much authority.

A miscommunication with his receivers in motion was observed on a couple of occasions at practice, and again reared its ugly head against the Chargers.

Detroit's rushing attack was acceptable, but not dominant. Hooker attempted to rush for a first down on a key fourth-down call, but was tackled short of the sticks.

One of his worst tosses either involved a complete misread or a receiver running the wrong route, as Hooker threw a ball into what seemed liked a sea of Chargers defenders.

Notes

1.) Detroit's starting offensive line, with Allen under center, featured Dan Skipper at left tackle, Netane Muti at left guard, Kingsley Eguakun at center, Kayode Awosika at right guard and Jamarco Jones at right tackle.

2.) The Pro Football Hall of Fame honored Chris Spielman with a $25,054 donation to the Stefanie Spielman fund for breast cancer research.

3.) The Lions' starting defense was as follows: Pat O'Connor and Al-Quadin Muhammad at defensive end, Raequan Williams and Chris Smith at defensive tackle, Grant Stuard, Zach Cunningham and Trevor Nowaske at linebacker, Ennis Rakestsraw and Rock Ya-Sin at corner and Loren Strickland and Morice Norris at safety.

4.) In the second half, the Lions started with an offensive line of Giovanni Manu at left tackle, Michael Niese at left guard, Trystan Colon at center, Colby Sorsdal at right guard and Mason Miller at right tackle.

5.) Thursday night's game had an official attendance of 18,144.