RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesThis weekend in Canton, Ohio is really all about the legends of the game—as the Pro Football Hall of Fame is set to welcome in five all-time greats into football immorality. But somehow, at least for one night, it was an undrafted rookie who stole the show.
Quarterback Haynes King led the Carolina Panthers to a wild 33-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game. The 25-year-old completed 21 of his 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns.
He also showcased his rushing ability, which had helped him capture the ACC Offensive Player of the Year honors at Georgia Tech this past year. King put those burners on display in the game-winning 5-yard score as time expired.
And that thrilling scramble got the reaction it deserved from starting quarterback Bryce Young and the rest of the Panthers sideline . . .
Haynes King and Panthers walk off TD to win Hall of Fame preseason game over Cardinals. Team goes wild. Best Hall of Fame preseason game ever?? pic.twitter.com/7FR7JG472D
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 7, 2026 A Hall of Fame Game moment for Haynes King. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Va10tf3Fg9
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) August 7, 2026 King spoke about the walk-off run with reporters after the victory . . .
Haynes King takes us through his game-winning touchdown #Panthers pic.twitter.com/9WKSsscWnb
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) August 7, 2026 In all, King rushed for 39 yards—the second-highest total for Carolina—on three attempts.
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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Watch as Panthers go wild over QB Haynes King's incredible walk-off TD
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