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Skelton out, Lindley in for Cardinals


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Quarterback John Skelton #19 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass over defensive tackle Lamarr Houston #99 of the Oakland Raiders during the NFL preseason game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on August 17, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
Quarterback John Skelton #19 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass over defensive tackle Lamarr Houston #99 of the Oakland Raiders during the NFL preseason game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on August 17, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
Updated: 11/18/2012 9:27 pm Published: 11/18/2012 2:59 pm


Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton was benched following the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Skelton completed 2-of-7 passes for just six yards in the first stanza. Coming into Sunday's game, Skelton had thrown for 1,052 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions.

Ryan Lindley, a sixth-round pick in this year's draft, took over under center on the Cardinals' first possession of the second frame.


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