The Carolina Panthers came from behind to beat the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame Game, the annual contest in Canton, Ohio, that traditionally opens the NFL preseason. Rookie quarterback Haynes King secured the win for Carolina with a late touchdown run, giving the Panthers a strong start to their preseason schedule.

The game, played in Canton, Ohio, coincided with the enshrinement weekend for the NFL's 2026 Hall of Fame class, which includes Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig. King's fourth-quarter rushing score proved decisive in helping Carolina overturn an Arizona lead and claim victory in the preseason opener.