NFL Playoffs: One Key For Each Wildcard Team

Dec 21, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) celebrates with wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) celebrates with wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) passes the football against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi
December 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) passes the football against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi /

Arizona Cardinals – Establish A Passing Game

The Arizona Cardinals are going to have to establish a passing game early against the Carolina Panthers’ defense, and get Ryan Lindley confident and comfortable. Lindley is the third-string quarterback that is being forced to start due to injuries to both Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton.

They have plenty of talent on the roster to get the job done, but they aren’t going to win football games unless they get production from the passing game.

Larry Fitzgerald still has plenty of football left in him, and this is the time when he needs to come up with some huge games. Michael Floyd is another big play receiver for Lindley, and there will be plenty of chances for him to make plays. Arizona has the tools to make Lindley a successful quarterback, but they have to do it against a Panthers team that was one of the best defenses in the NFL last year.

It is going to be a very entertaining game, but the Cardinals have to figure out a way to move the football through the air.

Next: Carolina Panthers - Defense Has To Step Up