Haynes King scores late as Panthers secure preseason victory over Cardinals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:19 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Carolina Panthers played the Arizona Cardinals in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on August 6, 2026. Haynes King led the Panthers to a last-second win with a rushing touchdown on the final play, capping an intense matchup. The game featured multiple lead changes, with key contributions from Kenny Pickett and Carson Beck for both teams. The Panthers managed to tie the game before King’s decisive score, reflecting the competitive nature of the preseason opener.
- •Haynes King scored the game-winning rushing touchdown.
- •Panthers and Cardinals exchanged leads throughout the game.
- •Kenny Pickett started at quarterback for the Panthers.
- •Carson Beck had significant plays for the Cardinals before King’s late heroics.
- •The game served as the kickoff for the 2026 preseason.
- 11:26 AMThe Guardian Sport — Panthers rally past Cardinals behind undrafted rookie QB in NFL preseason opener
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers’ Haynes King breaks down crazy game-winning touchdown to beat Cardinals
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Recap and Reaction: Haynes King leads Panthers to last second win
"Rookie Haynes King caps comeback in 33-30 win Arizona’s Carson Beck also impresses on debut Hall of Fame game opens 2026 NFL preseason Maybe a team should’ve drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the five-yard line on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night. Continue reading...
"The Carolina Panthers played the Arizona Cardinals in an all time preseason game, and Haynes King came away the hero with a rushing touchdown on the game’s final play.
"Carolina Panthers rookie Haynes King's preseason debut against the Arizona Cardinals was definitely memorable.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 7, 2026, 11:26 AMPanthers rally past Cardinals behind undrafted rookie QB in NFL preseason opener
Rookie Haynes King caps comeback in 33-30 win Arizona’s Carson Beck also impresses on debut Hall of Fame game opens 2026 NFL preseason Maybe a team should’ve drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the five-yard line on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:19 AMPanthers’ Haynes King breaks down crazy game-winning touchdown to beat Cardinals
Carolina Panthers rookie Haynes King's preseason debut against the Arizona Cardinals was definitely memorable.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:19 AMRecap and Reaction: Haynes King leads Panthers to last second win
The Carolina Panthers played the Arizona Cardinals in an all time preseason game, and Haynes King came away the hero with a rushing touchdown on the game’s final play.
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