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Crowning moment: Panthers' Haynes King headlines five standouts from the NFL Hall of Fame Game - CBS Sports

Crowning moment: Panthers' Haynes King headlines five standouts from the NFL Hall of Fame Game - CBS Sports

WorldBy Jordan Dajani8/7/20261 min read

Undrafted quarterback Haynes King scored a walk-off touchdown to cap a thrilling 33-30 victory, highlighting the top standouts from a historic Hall of Fame Game

✨ Key Highlights

  • The Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in the NFL Hall of Fame Game, kicking off the preseason with a combined 63 points, well above expectations.
  • Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King emerged as the standout, leading a 13-play, 65-yard game-winning drive and scoring the winning touchdown himself on a third-and-goal on the final play.
  • King's decisive drive featured three third-down conversions, including a notable third-and-14, and he opted to run the ball in from the 5-yard line with two seconds left rather than pass.
  • Entering the game after replacing starter Kenny Pickett in the second quarter, King completed 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 39 rushing yards plus the winning score.
  • A dual-threat prospect out of Georgia Tech, King ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at the combine, rushed for 37 touchdowns in college, and was named ACC Player of the Year, though he is regarded as a less polished passer.
  • Arizona had briefly taken a 30-27 lead when quarterback Kedon Slovis threw a 1-yard touchdown to Bryson Green with 1:55 remaining, setting up King's late-game heroics.
We saw a likely NFC Championship preview on Thursday night between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. OK, maybe that's an exaggeration, but football is back, and it was fun. Shame on the NF
Crowning moment: Panthers' Haynes King headlines five standouts from the NFL Hall of Fame Game - CBS Sports — Bloorian