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Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals face off in Hall of Fame Game

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals face off in Hall of Fame Game
Summary

The Hall of Fame Game featuring the Carolina Panthers against the Arizona Cardinals takes place on Thursday night in Canton, Ohio. This preseason matchup highlights a battle of quarterbacks, with Kenny Pickett starting for the Panthers and Carson Beck for the Cardinals. Neither quarterback is expected to be a starter for the upcoming regular season, but both have opportunities to prove themselves. Pickett aims to solidify his place in the league after struggling in previous seasons, while Beck looks to demonstrate he can succeed despite competition for the starting role. The game begins a nearly six-month wait for NFL action.

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  • •Game set for Thursday night in Canton, Ohio.
  • •Kenny Pickett starts for the Panthers; Carson Beck for the Cardinals.
  • •Both quarterbacks have something to prove in the preseason.
  • •Pickett hopes to compete for the starting job after recent struggles.
  • •Beck seeks to establish himself among the team's quarterback options.
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  • 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Carson Beck & Kenny Pickett must seize the opportunity in HOF game
What they're saying
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The most interesting aspect of this week's Hall of Fame game might be the battle between the two "starting" quarterbacks.

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