Peterson gets rookie record : With a 42-yard punt return in the second quarter, Cardinals DB Patrick Peterson set an NFL record for punt return yards by a rookie. The Steelers' Louis Lipps (656) held the record previously. Peterson finished with four tackles in the 23-20 victory in Week 17 against the Seahawks. (Updated 01/01/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Peterson clearly established himself as one of the game's top punt returners this season, and even showed some improvement with his covering skills over the last few weeks of the year. The rookie clearly looks to have a bright future in the league, so consider him a No. 2 Fantasy DB heading into 2012. (Updated 01/01/2012).
05/23/2012 09:39 Finding the Fits: Chargers' strong draft didn't end with Melvin Ingram
So much of the post-draft attention given to the San Diego Chargers has focused on pass rusher Melvin Ingram, who, to the surprise of some, was still available at No. 18 overall. The former South Carolina star should prove the crown jewel of San Diego's 2012 draft, but the Chargers' work didn't end there. Another SEC standout -- safety Brandon Taylor -- could also provide an immediate impact.
05/16/2012 16:50 Top 100 Players By the Numbers: Sorry, Tim Tebow
The fun doesn't have to stop with my Top 100 list. I bet you're wondering where Tim Tebow ranks? Or how the rookies stack up? Maybe you want to know how many quarterbacks made the list? Click to get the answers.
05/14/2012 18:11 Big Board: Best for 2013 heavy on quarterbacks, D-linemen
The draft seemingly just ended but evaluations are already well under way for 2013. Rob Rang sets for best 32 prospects for 2013 he expects to be eligible, which includes six quarterbacks, starting with No. 1, Matt Barkley.
05/10/2012 10:10 Breakout stars: Broncos' Thomas at top of list of guys ready to shine
Demaryius Thomas, meet stardom. With Peyton Manning now running the show in Denver, Pete Prisco says the big, fast Broncos receiver is at the top of his list of players primed for a monster season in 2012.
Patrick Peterson had a good season as a rookie defensive back in 2011. He had 64 total tackles (59 solo) with one sack and two interceptions. But he had a tremendous year as a return man. Peterson had four punt returns for touchdowns, and he proved to be as skilled as anyone in the NFL in that area. That doesn't help Fantasy owners much in IDP leagues, but Peterson should continue to improve in his coverage. We like Peterson as a No. 3 defensive back, and he is worth drafting with a late-round pick. If special-teams yardage and scores count, Peterson should get bumped to a middle- to late-round type. (Updated 4/25/12)
