On Thursday, Detroit begins its preseason slate with a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Because it's preseason, many if not all of the Lions' starters are not expected to play. However, this means that the team and its fan base will get to learn about the team's depth.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff will not play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, as three preseason games are still on the schedule before the start of the regular season. Backup quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen are expected to lead the Lions offense.