Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh praised his defense after Thursday's game for their efforts in stifling the Lions' rushing attack.

Following the first game of NFL Preseason Football, here are three takeaways from the matchup featuring the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions.

The Chargers opened up preseason play with a win over the Lions in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, defeating Detroit by the score of 34-7. Here's our recap of Los Angeles' victory. They scored their first touchdown on the opening drive. The Chargers had control of the entire game and never surrendered the lead.