Do teams play their starters in the Hall of Fame Game?

The Hall of Fame Game is an annual preseason NFL game that marks the beginning of the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement weekend.

Svetozar PavlovićceletozasvetaUpdate: Aug 1st, 2024 15:07 EDT

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The Hall of Fame Game, an annual preseason event by the NFL, has begun and sets the stage for the eagerly awaited Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement weekend. The event occurs at the esteemed Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, bringing together football enthusiasts to honor the sport’s iconic ps.

The Hall of Fame Game, despite being a preseason fixture, has a unique charm as it typically showcases one or two teams from the current year’s enshrinement class. Because of this, teams give extra importance to this game and often choose to play their top players to gain valuable experience and prepare for the upcoming season.

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However, the time that starters play in a game can differ based on the team’s strategy and the coach’s plan. Specific teams may be careful and limit their starters’ playing time to prevent injuries.