Carolina Panthers score game-winning touchdown against Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game
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Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Carolina Panthers faced the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL Hall of Fame Game on August 6, 2026. With just two seconds on the clock and trailing 30-27, rookie quarterback Haynes King scored a touchdown, clinching a dramatic victory. The end of the game showcased an intense exchange of touchdowns in the final moments, with commentators Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth delivering an enthusiastic call of the action. This matchup marks the start of the NFL preseason, with broadcasting team NBC gearing up for the upcoming regular season opener on September 9 against the Seattle Seahawks.
- •Panthers scored a last-second touchdown to win 30-27.
- •Haynes King executed a crucial quarterback draw for the winning score.
- •The game featured a back-and-forth exchange of touchdowns in the closing two minutes.
- •Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made his debut as a studio analyst on NBC.
- •NBC will broadcast the regular season opener on September 9.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth go wild calling frantic finish to Hall of Fame Game
"Thursday night’s game between the Cardinals and Panthers was just the start of the NFL preseason, but the NBC booth of Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth showed they were already in midseason form. Both teams traded touchdowns in the final two minutes of action, and while the outcome of the game might not really matter,…
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