2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game: Haynes King steals rookie spotlight from Carson Beck, leading Panthers to 33-30 win over Cardinals
The Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game, with undrafted rookie Haynes King scoring the winning touchdown. The game featured strong performances from rookie quarterbacks King and Carson Beck.
Why it matters
This preseason game serves as an early indicator of rookie talent development for the upcoming NFL season.
The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals kicked off the 2026 preseason with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio and provided a surprising thriller.Rookie quarterback Haynes King ran 5 yards for a touchdown with no time remaining in the fourth quarter to lead the Panthers to a 33-30 win over the Cardinals. Cardinals QB Kedon Slovis connected with a sliding Bryson Green in the right corner of the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:55 left. The play was initially ruled incomplete, but replay showed that Green got both feet in bounds and had control of the ball as he hit the ground. Bryson Green with an insane TD grab 🙌@ProFootballHOF Game on NBCStream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/gi4N84qZkv— NFL (@NFL) August 7, 2026 As could be expected, both teams' usual starters did not play.
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