2025 Hall of Fame Game: Listen on Sactown Sports 1140

The NFL season kicks off in Canton, Ohio, where the Detroit Lions face the Los Angeles Chargers in the annual Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, July 31 at 5 p.m. PT. Played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

Detroit comes into 2025 after an incredible 15-2 campaign that saw them dominate the NFC North. For the Chargers, it’s the start of a new era under Jim Harbaugh, who has confirmed that Trey Lance will start and play through most of the third quarter before giving way to rookie DJ Uiagalelei.

LET’S PLAY SOME FOOTBALL!! 🏈

⏰ 8 p.m. EST
📺 Stream on @SNFonNBC/@Peacock (Coverage starts at 7 p.m.)
🏈 @Lions vs. @Chargers@NovartisUS | #PFHOF25 pic.twitter.com/0H4Xs67VkI

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) July 31, 2025

Lions vs. Chargers – 2025 Hall of Fame Game Preview

This year’s Hall of Fame class features an impressive group, including Chargers great Antonio Gates, along with Eric Allen, Jared Allen, and Sterling Sharpe. Expect emotional tributes throughout the night as these players take their rightful place in Canton’s history.

The Hall of Fame Game might be a preseason exhibition, but it’s the first live football in months, and both teams will be eager to showcase young talent fighting for roster spots. Depth players and rookies have a chance to shine under the bright lights.

Where to Listen to the Hall of Fame Game

For Sacramento area listeners, Sactown Sports 1140 AM will have live coverage, starting with The Drive Guys at 2 p.m. leading into the broadcast.

Where to Watch the Hall of Fame Game

Fans can catch the Hall of Fame Game live on NBC, with pregame coverage starting at 4 p.m. PT, followed by kickoff at 5 PM PT. The game will also be streaming on Peacock, so you can tune in from anywhere.

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The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed DL Jaylon Allen to a one-year deal. In order to make room on the roster, the team placed DL Tarron Jackson on the Injured Reserve List.

Allen (6-3, 240) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 10, 2024. Following his release from Denver on August 14, 2024, he spent time with the Memphis Showboats and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).

In 2025 with the Showboats, he appeared in 10 games (nine starts) and registered 27 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble.

A 25-year-old native of Humble, TX, Allen attended the University of Memphis for five seasons (2019-23) where he appeared in 60 games and registered 150 tackles, 13.0 sacks, five passes defensed, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and one interception and was named Second-Team All-AAC in 2023.

49ers Sign DL Allen To One-Year Deal; Place DL Jackson on IR

Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule

Preseason

• Tuesday, July 15th – Start of training camp (Rookies)
• Saturday, August 9th – vs. Denver Broncos – 5:30 PM PT
• Saturday, August 16th – @ Las Vegas Raiders – 1:00 PM PT
• Saturday, August 23rd – vs. Los Angeles Chargers – 5:30 PM PT

Regular Season

• Sunday, September 7th – @ Seattle Seahawks – 1:05 PM PT  *Season opener*
• Sunday, September 14th – @ New Orleans Saints – 10:00 AM PT
• Sunday, September 21st – vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:25 PM PT
• Sunday, September 28th – vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:05 PM PT
• Thursday, October 2nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 5:15 PM PT

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