ARIZONA CARDINALS

Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson on sideline frustration: ‘I’m a passionate guy’

Oct 8, 2017, 3:27 PM | Updated: 4:29 pm

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz turned third downs into a passing clinic against the Arizona Cardinals.

Six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson, 2015 Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu and the rest of Arizona’s secondary had a tough time against Philadelphia’s second-year quarterback.

Wentz finished 21 of 30 for 304 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-7 win on Sunday. Wentz completed 11 of 12 passes on third down for 225 yards and three TDs, including a 59-yard toss to Torrey Smith and a 72-yard connection to Nelson Agholor that left Peterson livid.

“Carson Wentz did a heck of a job finding guys for touchdowns,” Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said. “We blitzed but couldn’t get home. When you leave defensive backs out there in that situation, you’ve got to get home.”

The Cardinals trailed 24-7 when Agholor sped past Budda Baker to make an over-the-shoulder catch on third-and-19. He spun away from Baker and shoved him away to reach the end zone.

Peterson flipped. He was shouting on the sideline and had to be calmed down by an assistant coach.

“I was upset,” Peterson said. “I’m a passionate guy. I’m a leader on this defense, a captain on this team, and I just want to show my players how upset I was and hopefully it got through to them. It was a number of things that went on on that play that caused me to get upset, but we’ll keep that on the field.”

Peterson helped limit Alshon Jeffery to three receptions for 31 yards, but Wentz picked apart the defense. He spread the ball around and tossed TD passes to four receivers.

“He did a good job of checking the play into something that was good for them,” Peterson said. “He’s soon to be a top-tier quarterback.”

The Eagles converted four times on third down on the first two TD drives and finished 9 of 14 in those situations.

“We got ourselves into some winnable downs, but we weren’t able to convert and get off the field,” Peterson said.

Wentz was only sacked once and the Cardinals couldn’t generate much pressure in their first game without linebacker Markus Golden. They sent extra rushers after Wentz, but he took advantage of mismatches.

“They play a lot of man coverage, they like to press and we have playmakers on the edge who can get off man coverage and make plays,” Wentz said.

Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz reacts after a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Chris Long (56), Malcolm Jenkins (27) and Rodney McLeod (23) gesture during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Trey Burton celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Trey Burton (88) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, top, is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Budda Baker during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz (86) tries to break free of Arizona Cardinals' Tyvon Branch (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Timmy Jernigan reacts after a tackle during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Torrey Smith, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Arizona Cardinals' John Brown, left, scores a touchdown past Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Mills during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Arizona Cardinals' Chris Johnson, left, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Rasul Douglas during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz, left, looks to pass to Zach Ertz during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Vinny Curry, left, tackles Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Kamu Grugier-Hill, right, tries to grab Arizona Cardinals' Kerwynn Williams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Nelson Agholor, left, catches a touchdown pass against Arizona Cardinals' Budda Baker during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Nelson Agholor scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Nelson Agholor, from left, LeGarrette Blount and Carson Wentz celebrate after Agholor's touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Arizona Cardinals' Phil Dawson, left, has his field goal attempt blocked by Philadelphia Eagles' Patrick Robinson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Rasul Douglas, right, tips a pass away from Arizona Cardinals' Jaron Brown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Nelson Agholor celebrates as he crosses the goal line to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Arizona Cardinals tackle Jared Veldheer (68) in the first half during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.  (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals' Andre Ellington, left, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Nigel Bradham during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Vinny Curry, left, tackles Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Patrick Robinson (21) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals' John Brown (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz (86) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Deone Bucannon (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

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