Tempe, AZ (Betting Express) - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin's status for Saturday's playoff game against Carolina is uncertain, after he strained his hamstring.

Boldin suffered the injury during Arizona's win over Atlanta in an NFC Wild Card-round contest this past Saturday. Specifically, it happened during a 71-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.

Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt said he was hopeful Boldin could play Saturday, when the Cardinals travel to Charlotte for an NFC Divisional playoff matchup with the Carolina Panthers. However, he said that when dealing with hamstring injuries, "you just never know."

Boldin had already missed the final two regular-season contests because of a shoulder injury, and because the ailment kept Boldin from doing much conditioning, Whisenhunt said the receiver's injury wasn't a total surprise. He added the team would monitor Bolding during the week to see how he progresses.

Boldin had 89 receptions for 1,038 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games during the regular season, earning his third career Pro Bowl selection.