NFL Preseason Kicks Off as Panthers High Cardinals 33–30 on Final-Second King Scramble

The 2026 NFL preseason opened Thursday night time at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the place the Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33–30 on a five-yard landing scramble by quarterback Haynes King as time expired.

The sport was a part of the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend festivities forward of Saturday’s enshrinement ceremony, which can embody former Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly and Cardinals vast receiver Larry Fitzgerald as members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Arizona rookie quarterback Carson Beck accomplished 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a landing whereas posting a 125.4 passer score in his first NFL motion.

Carolina rookie quarterback Haynes King delivered the decisive moments late within the sport. King accomplished 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns, whereas including 39 dashing yards and the game-winning rating on the bottom.

In a press convention after the sport, King mentioned after the sport that he felt he “operated at a high level” throughout his first preseason look.

Arizona briefly took a 30–27 lead with 1:55 remaining when Kedon Slovis related with Bryson Green for a one-yard landing, however King answered with a 13-play, 65-yard drive capped by his game-winning scramble.

The full preseason schedule continues subsequent week.