Ryan Lindley fails to dazzle for Cardinals in second half vs. Vikings

Aug 17, 2014, 5:11 AM | Updated: 5:11 am

After last weekend’s 32-0 rout of the Houston Texans, much was made of the second-half play of quarterback Logan Thomas.

The rookie signal caller logged a passer rating of 133.7 in the game, thanks to his 11 completions on 12 attempts, touchdown and 113 yards passing.

On Saturday, it was Thomas’ competition for the third-string spot who got the second half at TCF Bank Stadium in Minnesota. Suffice it to say, he’ll be no such topic of discussion come Monday morning when the Cardinals return to Glendale to resume training camp.

Against the Minnesota Vikings, Lindley was 8-for-15 passing, logging just 64 yards through the air. His passer rating was a poor 64.3.

Despite the avoidance of turnovers, Lindley often appeared generally flustered in the second half.

The third-year quarterback started the third quarter by leading a 10-minute touchdown drive, which included a pair of fourth-down conversions and three pass completions.

Lindley did have a fumble to his name, coming on 4th and Goal, though the snap was high and away from him and the play resulted in an eventual rushing touchdown for the Cardinals late in the fourth quarter.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings' Rhett Ellison during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel (16) scrambles away from Arizona Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, left, looks to catch a pass in front of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer, right, celebrates with teammate John Carlson after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer, right, runs from Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Gerald Hodges during a 1-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, right, catches a pass in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels, left, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, top, celebrates with teammate Jerick McKinnon (31) after catching a 51-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs from Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jerraud Powers, left, during a 51-yard touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings punt returner Marcus Sherels, left, runs from Arizona Cardinals long snapper Mike Leach during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel (16) runs from Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Kenny Demens (54) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel (16) looks to pass as he is pressured by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Alex Okafor, right, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, left, runs from Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Sam Acho during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Darren Fells (85) catches a 1-yard touchdown pass in front of Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Chad Greenway (52) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) is pressured by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen while throwing a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer (20) runs from Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Gerald Hodges (50) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer gestures during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) forces a fumble by Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings defensive back Chris Crocker (25) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rodney Smith, left, catches a 2-yard touchdown pass over Arizona Cardinals defensive back Jimmy Legree during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 30-28. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rodney Smith celebrates after catching a 2-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 30-28. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rodney Smith, left, celebrates with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) after catching a 2-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 30-28. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Arizona Cardinals running back Zach Bauman picks up a fumble and scores a touchdown in front of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Scott Crichton, left, during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 30-28. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels, right, breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Brittan Golden during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 30-28. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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