Lance is listed as a Chargers backup after limited SF starts, with Purdy’s health status fueling the external chatter about SF’s QB future and Jones’s improvised weekend burst.

Lance, once a top-3 pick and part of SF’s backstory, is referenced as the alternative path in SF’s draft history. The mention frames Lance as a context driver rather than current-week impact, adding dimensionality to SF’s QB supply-chain discourse.

Lance wins a backup role with the Chargers, a storyline of reclamation and investment by a coaching staff that sees his ceiling. The path requires development and opportunity, but the setup is favorable for a meaningful, if cautious, fantasy upside.

Lance is part of the Chargers’ QB mix in practice, contributing to varied looks as Herbert navigates the opener. His presence hints at a flexible game plan and depth at quarterback, potentially aiding practice tempo and gadget plays if needed.

Trey Lance is referenced as the Chargers' backup quarterback in the Week 1 NFL Draft preview. The note frames his current role and potential value in dynasty or late-best-ball formats if Herbert were to miss time, highlighting Lance’s athletic upside and familiarity with the Chargers' system as a source of speculative value.