He managed to score just four touchdowns and totaled only 783 yards receiving in 14 games.

Last season, the San Diego Chargers averaged 256.1 yards in passing and 85.4 yards in rushing. Philip Rivers doesn’t have the type of weapon Stafford has, so it’s going to be a disappointing day for Rivers and the Chargers. The Chargers are banking on an improved pass rush this season but it might take some time to come to fruition. I just think there’s a really good chemistry amongst the offensive line.

Detroit’s other inactives offer few surprises: Linebacker DeAndre Levy (hip), right tackle LaAdrian Waddle (ACL/elbow), right guard Larry Warford (ankle), defensive tackle Caraun Reid (ankle) and tight end Tim Wright. But in many ways the goal for the Lions is the same: End a long, empty streak and take the next step as an organization. Despite the fact Allen notched a career-high 77 receptions previous year, he was largely considered one of the biggest disappointments of 2014.

Detroit, though, once again fell short in the postseason and extended its playoff win drought to 23 seasons.

Abdullah’s touchdown gave the Lions a 7-0 lead less than five minutes into the game. Josh Bynes will start in his place and while he’s a solid run defender, he’s not what Levy is in coverage.

The Chargers will have a rookie running back on display in first-round pick Melvin Gordon, and they’re hoping he can eventually prove a capable replacement for Ryan Mathews, who is now in Philadelphia.

Jones was listed as the top punt and kickoff return option on the unofficial depth chart, but with him sitting, the Lions will likely turn to rookie running back Ameer Abdullah, which was the expectation when they drafted him in the second round in May.