Haynes King leads Panthers to late win over Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
In the NFL Hall of Fame Game on August 6, 2026, the Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in a thrilling finish. Undrafted quarterback Haynes King scored the game-winning touchdown with two seconds remaining after leading a 13-play, 65-yard drive. King replaced starter Kenny Pickett in the second quarter and completed 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns. Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck also shined, completing 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown during his first NFL appearance. The game marks the kickoff of the 2026 NFL preseason.
- •Panthers win Hall of Fame Game 33-30 against Cardinals
- •Haynes King scores game-winning touchdown
- •King completes 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards
- •Carson Beck impresses in first NFL game with 188 yards
- •Game highlights the talent in this year's draft class
- 12:44 PMCBS NFL — Crowning moment: Panthers' Haynes King headlines five standouts from the NFL Hall of Fame Game
"Undrafted quarterback Haynes King scored a walk-off touchdown to cap a thrilling 33-30 victory, highlighting the top standouts from a historic Hall of Fame Game
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