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Panthers vs Cardinals Hall of Fame Game, Cardinals Coach Debuts

8/7/2026

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Summary

Panthers Face Cardinals

Panthers face Cardinals in 2026 Hall of Fame Game at Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 6, 2026, 8 p.m. ET.
NBC will broadcast the game, on Peacock, NFL+, Sling TV, Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV.
Inductees Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly are linked to clubs and will be honored on Aug. 8, 2026.
Panthers will start Kenny Pickett while the Cardinals split snaps between Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck.

Summary

Panthers Betting Favorite

The over/under is 35.5 points, 73% of money backs the over, which hit the last four games and favorites are 5-1 in past six.
The Panthers are 1-8 against the spread in nine preseason games.
The Cardinals are 1-8 ATS in nine exhibitions and have a 1-3-1 Hall of Fame Game record.

Summary

LaFleur Debuts

Mike LaFleur, former Rams offensive coordinator, debuted as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.
Panthers defensive lineman LaBryan Ray announced his retirement, creating a vacancy on Carolina’s defensive front.
Injuries sidelined Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton and cornerback Jaycee Horn.
Arizona will travel to Las Vegas to face the Raiders on Aug 13.
Carolina will play the Bills in Buffalo on Aug 15 before the regular season begins on Sept 13.

History

Historical Context

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game began in August 1962 as a fundraiser for the Hall’s construction, held each year to launch the NFL preseason. Since shifting to early August and a Thursday slot in 2017, the contest often pairs teams connected to that year’s inductees, reinforcing fan interest. The 2026 Panthers-Cardinals game on August 6 continues that tradition, broadcast nationally by NBC/Peacock.

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Panthers Face Cardinals

Panthers face Cardinals in 2026 Hall of Fame Game at Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 6, 2026, 8 p.m. ET.
NBC will broadcast the game, on Peacock, NFL+, Sling TV, Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV.
Inductees Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly are linked to clubs and will be honored on Aug. 8, 2026.
Panthers will start Kenny Pickett while the Cardinals split snaps between Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck.

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