“1 INT for every 65yds passing” – Trey Lance gets torched by Cowboys fans for throwing 5 interceptions against Chargers in pre-season
In a career defining game against the Chargers, Cowboys QB Trey Lance threw 5 interceptions and most likely ended his chance of being the back up to Dak Prescott.

Trey Lance (Image via IMAGO)
The 2024 pre-season is Trey Lance’s ticket to be #2 behind Dak Prescott at the Dallas Cowboys. However, after his horror show against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Cowboys’ final pre-season game at AT&T on Saturday, it’s more than likely that the backup job will go to Cooper Rush.
Dak Prescott watched from the sidelines as Lance capped off a bad day by throwing 5 interceptions—yes, 5—the Cowboys should clear the winner in their hands. If the decision were left in the hands of the Cowboys fans, then they would cut the 24-year-old from the team immediately.
The final say, of course, remains with owner Jerry Jones. In the meantime, Lance became the first quarterback to throw 5 picks in a pre-season game—the previous worst (4 INTs) was from the Los Angeles Rams QB Stetson Bennett against the Cowboys just a couple of weeks ago.
Trey Lance had FIVE picks today in the Cowboys' preseason finale ? pic.twitter.com/hcSCLhsaqE
— ESPN BET (@ESPNBET) August 24, 2024
Football fans react to Trey Lance throwing 5 interceptions in pre-season friendly against the Chargers
Initially, Lance looked sharp, throwing needles in his first two drives. In the second quarter, he threw the first pick of the game by missing placing the ball well behind Jalen Cropper, making it easy for the Chargers’ Tony Jefferson to snag it off.

Jefferson was involved in the second one as well. In the third second half, with under 7 minutes remaining until the end of the third quarter, the Cowboys were down 10-20 and had a chance to close the gap from 2nd and 5, but Lance threw straight to Jefferson inside the red zone.
Trey Lance 2 interceted 2x by Chargers Tony Jefferson #Boltup #DallasCowboyspic.twitter.com/E1HDJ9vMyL
— FirstSportz NFL (@FirstSportz_NFL) August 24, 2024
The third one came with just under 5 minutes to go, as Lance’s intended pass was intercepted by Tre’Mon Morris-Brash, who returned it for a pick-6. Lance faced the Chargers’ blitz and threw the ball on the run, but the receiver wasn’t able to keep the ball, and corner Matt Hankins snatched it off him.
The final throw of the game turned into Trey Lance’s fifth interception of the night. The Chargers’ other cornerback, Robert Kennedy, caught the loose ball with seconds left on the clock and they won 26-19.
Trey Lance had FIVE picks today in the Cowboys' preseason finale ? pic.twitter.com/hcSCLhsaqE
— ESPN BET (@ESPNBET) August 24, 2024
“Better than dak” ????
— zay (@zayisresults) August 25, 2024
Dak Prescott watching Trey lance throw 5 picks in a preseason game knowing Jerry jones has to give him whatever he asks for now pic.twitter.com/pkL80rEAle
— John (@iam_johnw) August 24, 2024
Lance’s positive moments against Chargers
Despite the poor day, Lance still had his moments. When the score was 3-17 in the second quarter, Lance floated the ball toward rookie WR Ryan Flournoy inside the endzone.
trey floats it to flo @RyanNumba9 hauls it in!
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) August 24, 2024
?: #LACvsDAL on CBS 11
?: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/trqtlMKLUK pic.twitter.com/qLtHYn0UlO
His best moment of the night came after his third INT. With under 3 minutes left, Lance scrambled to get a 46-yard rushing touchdown—his longest as a Cowboy.
Cowboys Trey Lance 46 yards housecallpic.twitter.com/wGNjEvSdry
— FirstSportz NFL (@FirstSportz_NFL) August 24, 2024
Trey Lance’s ints are a by product of him losing out on so many reps over the years. He’s learning on the job in real game action. We’ve seen the best of him and the worst of him this preseason. That’s why he is such a hard evaluation. He is dynamic but can also put you in a hole
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 24, 2024
What’s the record for most INT’s thrown in a preseason game?
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) August 24, 2024
Trey Lance threw 5 INT’s today…at this point I just feel bad for him. The talent is definitely there, but you can’t do dumb things and play in this league
1 int for every 65yds passing. Impressive.
— Ryan (@__RyanSilva) August 24, 2024
Dak and his agent watching Trey Lance throw 5 INTs:pic.twitter.com/eyvp4ho7zw
— Rick E Langston (@radvstheworld) August 24, 2024
Dak & his agent on the phone discussing how their pricetag just went up after Trey Lance threw 5 INTs in a Preseason game vs mostly #Chargers backups & dudes who wont even be on the team this time next week:pic.twitter.com/SEB2PILQcn
— Ken Harris (@kensgotbs) August 24, 2024
Trey Lance getting run over on the goal line on a pick 6 makes me sad
— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) August 24, 2024
Trey Lance threw 5 INTs vs backups who likely won't be in the NFL next week.
— Madril (@MadrilSmith13) August 24, 2024
Jerry Jones pissed away a 4th rounder on Lance "to put pressure on Dak". ?
If Jerry were a GM for any other team he'd have been fired 20 years ago. But here we are, Cowboys fans.
Trey Lance Today:
— NFL Hater Watch (@NFLhaterwatch) August 24, 2024
• 34-49, 324 Yards ?️?️
• 5 INT ??
• 52.9 Passer Rating ??
• 2 Fumbles ??
ABSOLUTE ASS ??? pic.twitter.com/ErUUt7zkK8
Jerry Jones checking in on Trey Lance after tossing 5 INTs in a preseason game
— Andrew (@andyschraeder) August 24, 2024
pic.twitter.com/uyhyQiVI7t
Trey Lance finished with 5 INT playing entire preseason finale vs the Chargers. pic.twitter.com/vvx608MwT9
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) August 24, 2024
Trey Lance finished the game with 33 completions for 323 passing yards (67.4% completion rate), 1 passing touchdown, 1 rushing touchdown (total 7 TDs in 3 pre-season appearances), and 5 interceptions.
Trey Lance vs. the Chargers
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) August 24, 2024
– 33/49
– Completion percentage: 67.4%
– 323 Passing Yards
– 1 Pass TD
– 5 INTs
– Passer Rating: 52.9 pic.twitter.com/Kmdmv1Dort
Ups and downs for sure. I turned the ball over too many times. … My confidence isn't going anywhere. This sucks. This is one I'm not going to forget about any time soon, but it's part of it. You just got to flush it and turn the page.Trey Lance said after the game, per the Athletic’s Jon Machota
Cowboys QB Trey Lance: "Ups and downs for sure. I turned the ball over too many times. … My confidence isn't going anywhere. This sucks. This is one I'm not going to forget about any time soon, but it's part of it. You just got to flush it and turn the page."
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 25, 2024
Lance definitely went down the Cowboys QB pecking order, easing things out for Cooper Rush. The Cowboys will now have a week in their hands to sort a few stuff out before they hit the road for the week 1 fixture against the Cleveland Browns.
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