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.

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.

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