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2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game: Haynes King steals rookie spotlight from Carson Beck, leading Panthers to 33-30 win over Cardinals
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Key Points:
- The Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in the 2026 Hall of Fame preseason game, with rookie quarterback Haynes King scoring a game-winning 5-yard touchdown run as time expired.
- Cardinals quarterback Kedon Slovis threw a go-ahead touchdown to Bryson Green late in the fourth quarter, but the Panthers responded with a final drive led by King to secure the victory.
- Rookie Carson Beck impressed for Arizona, completing 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown during his NFL preseason debut, including leading a 96-yard scoring drive.
- Panthers rookie Haynes King, an undrafted player from Georgia Tech, shone by completing 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns, stepping up in place of starter Kenny Pickett.
- Both teams rested their usual starters, allowing rookies and backups to showcase their skills, with notable rushing contributions from Panthers' Bam Knight and Corey Kiner combining for 113 yards.
