AP

Any doubt that Drew Stanton would be starting at quarterback for the Cardinals again this week lessened with each passing day as it became clear that Carson Palmer hasn’t recovered from the nerve injury in his right shoulder.

Coach Bruce Arians made it official on Friday. Stanton, who led the Cards to victories over the Giants and 49ers before the team went on their bye week, will run the offense against the Broncos this Sunday. With Palmer’s status as uncertain as it gets thanks to the nature of his injury, Stanton could be piloting the team for a while longer.

Stanton is 32-of-62 for 411 yards and two touchdowns in his two starts for Arizona. His most significant stat might be the lack of turnovers, however, as the Cardinals have been able to avoid putting undue pressure on their defense in game.

That will be vital against the Broncos this weekend since short fields and Peyton Manning lead to points a lot more often than not.