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Bolts From The Blue fantasy football takes on Trey Lance
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All Bolts From The Blue insights about Trey Lance
NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Lance was kept as backup quarterback over D.J. Uiagalelei due to his larger pool of NFL experience and familiarity with the Shanahan-influenced offense that Mike McDaniel wants to run, even though Uiagalelei outplayed him during the preseason by a decent margin.NegativeProjectionAug 28, 2026
Quarterback Trey Lance earned a PFF grade of 47.1 in the preseason game, completing zero passes on two attempts. The source notes he 'mainly defaulting to his legs when plays broke down,' indicating limited passing efficiency and reliance on scrambling.NegativeUsageAug 28, 2026
Backup quarterback took over for Herbert to begin the second quarter but opened with a three-and-out drive, showing limited offensive success in his preseason action.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Competing for backup QB role behind Justin Herbert in preseason finale vs. Rams; has completed 22 of 36 passing for 223 yards, 1 interception, and 69 rushing yards through two preseason games; won the backup job last year over Taylor Heinecke after an impressive preseason finale and could repeat that feat against DJ Uiagalelei; head coach Jim Harbaugh said the competition is 'tight' with no definitive status yet.NegativeUsageAug 21, 2026
Lance entered the game after Herbert's one series and managed to move the chains once with a short throw to running back Keaton Mitchell. In the second quarter, Lance broke off a 37-yard run to reach the Niners six-yard line but could only muster a two-yard completion over the next three plays.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Quarterback Trey Lance earned PFF grade of 43.0 and showed mixed performance: he threw one egregious interception and nearly threw another that was dropped by a defender. While his scrambling ability remains intact and keeps his floor high, he did not look any better at reading defenses on Thursday night.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Trey Lance started for the Chargers and threw for 164 yards on 12-of-20 passing with one interception through two-plus quarters of work. He also led the team with 27 rushing yards. Lance showed some mobility but threw an interception on a deep slant route where he appeared not to see the safety over the top.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Backup quarterback starting the Chargers' preseason Week 1 game against the Texans with most starters rested; will lead the offense in the preseason debut on the road.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Backup quarterback starting in Chargers' preseason Week 1 game against the Texans with most starters rested; will lead the offense in the preseason debut.