Cardinals and Panthers tied 17-17 at halftime in 2026 Hall of Fame Game
The preseason Hall of Fame Game between Arizona and Carolina was tied at 17-17 after the second quarter, with rookie quarterback Carson Beck leading the Cardinals and undrafted rookie Haynes King scoring for the Panthers.
Arizona and Carolina entered the halftime break of the 2026 Hall of Fame Game with the score even at 17-17. Rookie quarterback Carson Beck completed 11 of 14 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown, connecting repeatedly with receiver Jalen Brooks. The Panthers saw Kenny Pickett start before being replaced by undrafted rookie Haynes King, who threw a touchdown on his first drive.
Both teams recorded contributions from their running backs. Arizona’s Bam Knight and Corey Kiner combined for 78 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, while Carolina’s AJ Dillon added 18 yards and a score on three carries.
The Panthers applied pressure on Beck later in the half, with second-year defensive end Jared Harrison-Hunte recording a sack that forced Arizona to attempt a 35-yard field goal, which kicker Chad Ryland converted.
The game featured several scoring exchanges: Arizona opened the second quarter with a one-yard run by Corey Kiner, followed by a five-yard touchdown pass from Beck to veteran receiver Simi Fehoko. Carolina responded with a one-yard rushing touchdown by AJ Dillon and a 15-yard pass from King to Ja’seem Reed.
Neither team deployed most of their recent draft picks; the Panthers’ first-round pick OT Monroe Freeling and the Cardinals’ top pick RB Jeremiyah Love were not expected to play. The matchup was broadcast on NBC at 8:00 p.m. ET, with Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth handling commentary.