Overview
- Carson Beck, who started Thursday night, completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown while leading multiple scoring drives in his first NFL action.
- The Carolina Panthers won 33-30 when rookie Haynes King scrambled in a last-play touchdown to end the Hall of Fame Game.
- Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur praised Beck’s poise and clean operation and Panthers coach Dave Canales said Beck “operated like a professional,” highlighting accuracy and timing.
- Jacoby Brissett remains the expected Week 1 starter for Arizona, but Beck’s efficient debut strengthens his case for more preseason reps and a closer look at the backup hierarchy.
- Beck entered the game as a third-round pick coming off UCL surgery and described the debut as an emotional milestone, so the next steps to watch are his snap totals in coming preseason games and how the staff translates this tape into roster and depth decisions.