About two hours before the Cardinals won their biggest game of the season on a Hail Mary pass, the team suffered one of its most damaging losses.
Defensive tackle Corey Peters went down with a knee injury while rushing the passer late in the first half against the Bills last Sunday, and while the team is awaiting test results, no one is optimistic about Peters returning this season.
The significance of Peters’ loss goes beyond his contributions on the field and the Cardinals' dwindling depth on the defensive line. But the impact there is considerable.
Peters, 32, is the team’s best defensive lineman, especially against the run.