2026 Hall of Fame Game where to watch: Carson Beck to start at QB for Cardinals
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Key Points:
- The 2026 NFL season kicks off with the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, featuring the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, broadcast on NBC.
- The Panthers, coming off an 8-9 playoff season despite a losing record, aim to build on last year's success but face challenges with key injuries to players like Nic Scourton and Chris Brazzell II.
- The Cardinals begin a new era under coach Mike LaFleur after a 3-14 season and the departure of quarterback Kyler Murray; rookie running back Jeremiyah Love, though highly touted, will not play in the opener.
- Key players to watch include Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr., who may see increased opportunities due to injuries, and quarterbacks Carson Beck (Arizona) and Haynes King (Carolina), both rookies expected to showcase their skills in the preseason.
- Jeremiyah Love, the highest-paid rookie running back with a $50.5 million guaranteed contract, will sit out the Hall of Fame Game but is expected to participate in upcoming preseason matchups.
