Panthers rally past Cardinals behind undrafted rookie QB in NFL preseason opener
Summary
The Carolina Panthers won their NFL preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals 33-30, with rookie quarterback Haynes King scoring the winning touchdown on the final play. Both teams used backup players, and King had a strong performance, throwing two touchdowns and running for another, while Arizona’s Carson Beck also played well.Key Facts
- The game was the NFL preseason opener called the Hall of Fame game.
- Haynes King, an undrafted rookie quarterback for the Panthers, scored the winning touchdown on a run.
- King completed 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and threw two touchdown passes.
- Arizona’s quarterbacks Carson Beck and Kedon Slovis both played; Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and one touchdown.
- Neither team played their main starting quarterbacks; Panthers starters Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett only saw limited action.
- Panthers coach Dave Canales praised King for his ability to keep plays alive and perform under pressure.
- The Cardinals, led by rookie coach Mike LaFleur, have low expectations this season in a tough division.
- The Hall of Fame class of 2026 was mentioned, including players like Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald, showing the game’s connection to NFL history.
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