Why you should watch Panthers-Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game, plus ranking the NFL's top 10 play-callers

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Aug. 6 Aug 6, 2026 at 12:58 pm ET • 11 min read Hello football friends, and welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter!After 179 days of waiting, football is finally back. Have I been counting down since February? Yes, and yes, I clearly need a hobby.

Larry Fitzgerald was one of the greatest wide receivers in any NFL generation.

The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers will launch the 2026 NFL preseason with a Hall of Fame Game matchup Thursday in Canton, Ohio.

Three Reasons Why the Cardinals-Panthers Hall of Fame Game Will Be Worth the Watch  Sports Illustrated

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JULY 28: Carson Beck #19 of the Arizona Cardinals participates in a team practice ahead of the NFL season at State Farm Stadium on July 28, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hey you! Wake up! The NFL is back! After a long offseason, we’ll finally

Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and the rest of the 2026 Hall of Fame class will be honored before kickoff. Here's how to tune in.

The Raiders and Dolphins face off in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Here's everything to know about the game including ticket prices, start time and more.

Panthers star abruptly retires days before Hall of Fame Game against Cardinals  talkSPORT

QB Carson Beck to start for Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game  ESPN

Panthers hold RB Jonathon Brooks out of the Hall of Fame Game as he continues to recover from a second torn ACL.

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2026 Game: How can you get tickets for the Cardinals vs Panthers game?  MARCA

Larry Fitzgerald, one of the greatest receivers in NFL history, is set to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday