The Carolina Panthers secured a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that opened the NFL preseason. Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King orchestrated a late-game comeback for the Panthers, capping the drive with a rushing touchdown on the final play of the contest.
King, who earned Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year honors at Georgia Tech the previous season, completed 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns through the air while adding 39 rushing yards. His passing touchdowns included a 15-yard completion to Ja’seem Reed in the second quarter and a four-yard score to Anthony Tyus III early in the fourth quarter. A crucial 26-yard run on third-and-14 helped maintain momentum on Carolina’s final offensive drive.
The Cardinals had taken a 30-27 lead with 1:55 remaining after backup quarterback Kedon Slovis threw a one-yard touchdown pass to Bryson Green. Carson Beck made an impressive debut for Arizona earlier in the contest. Panthers coach Dave Canales praised King’s performance and the team’s ability to execute in critical situations.
Both teams rested their starting lineups for the preseason opener. Bryce Young, the Panthers’ starter, supported King from the sideline throughout the game. Arizona’s Jacoby Brissett visited the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum during the event to see his jersey displayed after setting an NFL record with 47 completions in a game against San Francisco. All-Pro tight end Trey McBride also had his jersey presented following his record-setting season with 126 receptions for a tight end.
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