The best cornerbacks are mad scientists. They come onto the field with fanatical scouting and preparation. They know every possible thing about the receivers they cover, and the offensive concepts they’re about to face. And then, when it’s time to make the big play, they take their acumen and combine it with their world-class physical attributes to get things done.
Very few cornerbacks have gotten it done more than 12-year veteran Patrick Peterson did in the Minnesota Vikings’ 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s Game of the Year. Peterson intercepted two Josh Allen passes — one in the fourth quarter, and one in overtime — and both in the red zone.
