How Cardinals' Carson Beck fared vs. Panthers in Hall of Fame game

Nbcwashington · Aug 07, 2026 · 356 words · By Sanjesh Singh

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After many long months, the NFL finally returned on Thursday in the annual Hall of Fame game.

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What happened

After many long months, the NFL finally returned on Thursday in the annual Hall of Fame game.

Why it matters

But the menu wasn't the greatest, as both the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers withheld key players in the Canton, Ohio, clash.

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Claim 1: “Carson Beck, a third-round pick out of Miami by Arizona”

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There is a conflict in the evidence regarding Beck's college. One web source says he is a 'Mandarin grad' who transferred to 'Mandarin', another says he is a 'former Miami QB', and Wikipedia states he played for the 'Georgia Bulldogs'. However, multiple sources agree he was drafted by the Cardinals in the 3rd round.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL season is the 107th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026, with reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle hosting New Engl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Cardinals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Cardinals

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Carson Raine Beck (born November 19, 2001) is an American professional football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_Beck

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Claim 2: “A Jacksonville, Fla., native”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found regarding Carson Beck's place of birth.

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Claim 3: “former first-rounder Kenny Pickett would line up for Bryce Young”

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The provided evidence for 'Kenny Pickett' consists of results for 'Kenny Chesney' (a musician) and general NFL draft/NCAA info. There is no evidence in the provided text confirming Kenny Pickett played for the Panthers in place of Bryce Young.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season was the 152nd season of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at its highest level of comp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_NCAA_Division_I_FBS_footb…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL draft was the 91st annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from April 23 to 25, 2026.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_draft

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Atlantic Coast Conference honors players and coaches upon the conclusion of each college football season with the following individual honors as voted on by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Associa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Coast_Conference_foot…

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Claim 4: “Brissett, 33”

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Claim 5: “His lone touchdown throw came off a nice back-shoulder completion to 2021 fifth-rounder Simi Fehoko”

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Claim 6: “Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards, one touchdown and no picks, taking just one sack that lost two yards”

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Three independent web sources provide the exact same statistics: 15 of 19 passes, 188 yards, one touchdown, no interceptions, and one sack for a loss of two yards.

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web search NEUTRAL — Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards, one touchdown and no picks, taking just one sack that lost two yards.Carolina went on to win 33-30 with a touchdown on the final play. Here's a look at ev…
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/nfl/cardinals-carson-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Carson Beck HOF Game recap — 15/19, 188 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT, 125.0 passer rating. Breakdown of his first preseason action and what it means for Arizona.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/what-did-beck-play-well-in-t…

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web search NEUTRAL — 6, Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards, a touchdown and zero interceptions. Despite that impressive performance, it was later reported that journeyman Jacoby Brissett remained on track to ser…
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cardinals_mike_lafle…

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Claim 7: “Beck would then be replaced in the third quarter by second-year quarterback Kedon Slovis”

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Claim 8: “Beck's best throw on the night was a 49-yard bomb to 2023 seventh-rounder Jalen Brooks”

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Claim 9: “Turning 25 in November”

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The claim states he turns 25 in November. However, the evidence from a web search explicitly states 'Beck, who turns 24 years old in November'. Wikipedia lists his birth date as November 19, 2001, which would make him 24 in November 2025.

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web search NEUTRAL — Beck, who turns 24 years old in November, played five years of college football. He appeared in 55 games total and started the final three seasons of his collegiate career, two at Georgia and one at M…
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/cleveland-browns/carson-beck-mi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Beck admitted thinking about a hypothetical showdown with Georgia as he studied the Playoff bracket. Now, it's more possible than ever.After missing the CFP because of injury while with Georgia a year…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6933339/2026/01/01/carson-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — The 20-year-old arrested for allegedly stealing a red Lamborghini from the home of University of Miami quarterback Carson Beck was granted house arrest.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/no-sympathy-gor-carson-beck

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Claim 10: “undrafted rookie Haynes King entered for Carolina”

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Multiple independent sources confirm that Haynes King is an undrafted rookie quarterback who played for the Carolina Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game.

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web search NEUTRAL — But King rallied the Panthers on a night when both teams didn’t play their starters. Bryce Young was King’s biggest cheerleader on the sideline. King’s 4-yard TD pass to Anthony Tyus III in the openin…
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/08/07/undrafted-rookie-quar…

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web search NEUTRAL — Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King capped a 3-TD performance with a walk-off touchdown run as time expired to give Carolina a 33–30 win over Arizona in the Hall of Fame Game.
https://easternherald.com/2026/08/07/haynes-king-panthers-ha…

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web search NEUTRAL — A rookie undrafted free agent, Haynes King made a strong impression for the Carolina Panthers in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game, complete with a walk-off touchdown. Athlon Sports.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/star-born-panthers-rookie-…

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Claim 11: “the NFL finally returned on Thursday in the annual Hall of Fame game”

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Multiple web search results confirm the NFL Hall of Fame Game took place on a Thursday, including reports of the Chargers vs Lions and Bears vs Texans matchups in different years, and the general nature of the event.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional American football, located in Canton, Ohio. Opened on September 7, 1963, the Hall of Fame enshrines exceptional figures in the sport …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Football_Hall_of_Fame

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game is an annual National Football League (NFL) preseason exhibition game in Canton, Ohio, held the weekend of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's induction ceremonies. The …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Football_Hall_of_Fame_Game

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Claim 12: “the Cardinals went with their rookie over Jacoby Brissett”

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Web search results confirm that Jacoby Brissett did not play and that rookie Carson Beck was expected to get reps and did start/play in the Hall of Fame game.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 106th in the National Football League (NFL), their 38th in Arizona, their 20th playing their homes games at State Farm Stadium, their third under general man…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Arizona_Cardinals_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jacoby JaJuan Brissett (born December 11, 1992) is an American professional football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). Following a stint with the Florida Gat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacoby_Brissett

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Claim 13: “Carolina went on to win 33-30 with a touchdown on the final play”

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Claim 14: “Beck lasted three quarters, coming out in the third on the drive that resulted in a field goal to give Arizona a 20-17 lead”

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While evidence confirms Beck played in the game and his stats, none of the provided evidence specifically details the timing of his exit in the third quarter or the specific drive resulting in a 20-17 lead.

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web search NEUTRAL — Carson Beck's QB1 price on Kalshi is rising | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect. Even without touching the field in the Arizona Cardinals' Week 1 preseason game, Carson Beck’s case for the Week 1 …
https://www.si.com/prediction-markets/carson-beck-rises-in-c…

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web search NEUTRAL — Active players are listed in bold * Indicates member of the Hall of Fame. Three-Point FG since 1979-80 (1967-68 for ABA).Other 3-Pt Field Goals Leaderboards.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg3_career.html

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web search NEUTRAL — My fear is that Jacoby just plays mediocre enough to make the cards think they can slip into the playoffs and we don't see Beck. Cards need to know what Beck is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w3_seLasoQ

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Claim 15: “both the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers withheld key players in the Canton, Ohio, clash”

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Three independent cross-references from Nypost explicitly state that the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers played the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, on a Thursday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2015 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 96th in the National Football League (NFL), their 117th overall, their 28th in Arizona, their 10th playing home games at University of Phoenix Stadium and th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Arizona_Cardinals_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2014 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 95th in the National Football League (NFL), their 27th in Arizona and their second under head coach Bruce Arians. Following an explosive 9–1 start to the reg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Arizona_Cardinals_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 105th in the National Football League (NFL), their 37th in Arizona and their second under the head coach/general manager tandem of Jonathan Gannon and Monti …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Arizona_Cardinals_season

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Claim 16: “NFC West division that includes three playoff contenders in the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers”

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