3<\/p>\n Every year the Pro Football Hall of Fame kicks off the NFL seasonCredit: Getty<\/p>\n This year, the Detroit Lions<\/a> and Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> met in Canton, Ohio in what was just the first time in 25 years that the match-up occurred in the month of July.\u00a0<\/p>\n And it was the Justin Herbert-less Chargers<\/a> who came out on top with a blowout 34-7 victory.<\/p>\n This game presented an opportunity for the two chosen teams to get a more in-depth insight to their roster options, especially among those players who are considered lower down in the depth chart, as well as test out some new rule changes.<\/a> <\/p>\n While Chargers quarterback Trey Lance<\/a> starred in the fiery contest that had all the components of a regular season game, one of the big talking points of the game was not about the game itself, but about the broadcast booth.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cris Collinsworth gets roasted for Hall of Fame game commentary<\/p>\n Cris Collinsworth<\/a> certainly made his voice heard, but among fans, he is not exactly universally loved.<\/p>\n The Sunday Night Football analyst has such enthusiasm when calling games, and shares his plethora of highly in-depth knowledge of football.\u00a0<\/p>\n Despite this, Collinsworth has always found a way to be one of the most debated people on air.\u00a0<\/p>\n Formerly a Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> wide receiver, in which he was given three Pro Bowl nods, Collinsworth can also add multiple-Emmy winner to his resume, having won 18 Sports Emmy awards, the latest of which came in May 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, that doesn\u2019t make him a fan-favorite. In fact, fans were already sharing their displeasure that he was on the call in the booth for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.\u00a0<\/p>\n With Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker lining up to kick a field goal, the 66-year-old spoke about LA\u2019s offensive approach for next season, saying: \u201cThe Chargers are going to be one of those teams that just kind of grinds on you.\u201d<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Collinsworth is a contentious character in the broadcasting boothCredit: Getty 3<\/p>\n Chargers quarterback Trey Lance impressed against the Lions in the Hall of Fame gameCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Reaction from fans, as expected, was not entirely positive.\u00a0<\/p>\n “In my entire life, I’ve listened to A LOT of commentators. Cris Collinsworth’s skills as a commentator are the worst I’ve seen from someone who gets primetime games (in any sport) consistently,” one fan declared on social media. “It’s legit bad.”<\/p>\n \u201cTo some of us, this is a preseason warm-up for Cris Collinsworth\u2019s tolerance,\u201d another fan posted.<\/p>\n “Nothing says football is back like seeing 8 tweets in a row bashing Cris Collinsworth,\u201d a third wrote.\u00a0<\/p>\n But the most viral tweet of the night really encapsulated how Collinsworth\u2019s work divides the football world:\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe Good: NFL Football is back! The Great: Getting to listen to Mike Tirico on the first game of the season! The Ugly: Being forced to listen to Cris Collinsworth on the first game of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n NFL’s Greatest……<\/p>\n Ranking the top 10……<\/p>\n Lance, Chargers impress in blowout win<\/p>\n As it pertains to the game itself, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh<\/a> had a very good look at his running back room, including Kimani Vidal, who put on a powerful showing, rushing for a team-high 37 yards and two touchdowns.\u00a0<\/p>\n Harbaugh also took a glimpse of first-round draft pick Omarion Hampton, who logged a pair of carries for nine yards.\u00a0<\/p>\n Expected to play a run-heavy game next season, it was no surprise that every member of the RB room got touches, but there was also a good showing for Herbert’s back-up quarterback, Lance.\u00a0<\/p>\n Chargers fans loving what Jim Harbaugh did to Trey Lance after QB’s stellar Hall of Fame game performance<\/p>\n The 2021 NFL Draft third overall pick had a composed showing – that impressed his head coach<\/a> – in which he completed 13 of his 20 pass attempts for 120 yards and two touchdowns.\u00a0<\/p>\n On the other side of the ball, there could be some concern for Lions head coach Dan Campbell<\/a> in the off-chance that Jared Goff<\/a> misses time at any point in the 2025 campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n With Kyle Allen and Hendon Hooker battling for the QB2 role behind the four-time Pro Bowler, neither could really move the ball down the field into scoring positions, with Detroit\u2019s lone score coming from Craig Reynolds.\u00a0<\/p>\n Allen went 9-for-14 for 91 yards and two interceptions, while Hooker threw 50 percent of his six passing attempts for a total of 18 yards, and also had an interception.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s very easy to over-analyse a game like this, however, it is only pre-season, and so everything that was put on display should be taken with a grain of salt.\u00a0<\/p>\n Stay up to date with the latest from the NFL across all platforms – follow our\u00a0NFL Facebook page<\/a>, subscribe to our\u00a0talkSPORT End Zone YouTube channel\u00a0<\/a>for all the offseason\u00a0news, interviews and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Football is officially back. 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