Hall of Fame Game
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Key Points:
- The 2026 Hall of Fame Game between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers is tied 17-17 at halftime, featuring strong performances from rookie quarterbacks Carson Beck and Haynes King.
- Beck, a third-round rookie for the Cardinals, has completed 11 of 14 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown, showing poise and accuracy, while Panthers' Kenny Pickett completed 8 of 11 passes before being replaced by King, who threw a touchdown on his first drive.
- Both teams have seen productive contributions from their running backs, with Cardinals' Bam Knight and Corey Kiner combining for 78 yards and a touchdown, and Panthers' AJ Dillon scoring on a short touchdown run.
- The Panthers are not playing their starters in the game, including first-round pick Monroe Freeling, and lost wide receiver Chris Brazzell to a season-ending knee injury.
- The game is broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock, NFL+, and Fubo, marking the official start of the 2026 NFL preseason.
