The Facts: HC Bruce Arians announced Thursday quarterback Drew Stanton (knee) will not play during Saturday's wild-card game at Carolina and Lindley will start a third straight game in his absence.

Diehards Line: The news is no surprise. Stanton has not practiced this week after having minor surgery last Week. Lindley will be facing a Panthers defense that allowed 227.8 passing yards per game during the regular season. Carolina also allowed 25 passing touchdowns in 16 games, while totaling 14 interceptions and 40 sacks.