EAGAN, Minn. -- For a few moments two weeks ago, Patrick Peterson was back to his old self. He knocked down one pass intended for Miami Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle. On the next play at Hard Rock Stadium, he did it again. Four series later, he read quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's eyes and intercepted a pass that helped boost the Minnesota Vikings to a 24-20 victory.
They were somewhat rare moment of playmaking this season for Peterson, who intercepted 28 passes during his 10-year tenure with the Arizona Cardinals, tied for the fourth-most in the NFL over that period.