In a thrilling Hall of Fame game, rookie quarterback Haynes King led the Carolina Panthers to a 33-30 comeback win against the Arizona Cardinals. King, who went undrafted, showcased his skills by rushing in for the winning score on the final play. He completed 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns, and also ran for 39 yards.
Panthers coach Dave Canales praised King's performance, saying, "The guys were resilient and finish is what we preach as a team. We practice for these situations, end of half, end of game. Haynes did a fantastic job, just keeping the play alive, doing whatever he had to do, run it, throw it.
Really proud of the group." The game saw an impressive debut from Arizona's Carson Beck, while Kedon Slovis tossed a one-yard TD pass to Bryson Green with 1:55 remaining to give the Cardinals a 30-27 lead. However, King rallied the Panthers, throwing a four-yard TD pass to Anthony Tyus III in the fourth quarter and a 15-yard TD pass to Ja'seem Reed in the second quarter. King's 26-yard run on third-and-14 kept the final drive going, securing the win for the Panthers.
The game was played without starters, but King's performance was cheered on by teammate Bryce Young from the sideline. Coach Canales noted, "These are things that he did throughout his career.
The bottom line is move the chains." Meanwhile, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett and tight end Trey McBride visited the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum to see their jerseys displayed for breaking records last season, with McBride setting an NFL record for receptions by a tight end and Brissett setting a record for completions in a game.