Patrick Peterson's Ribs, Carolina still a big game, 2017 Mock Draft and the great Pat Tillman gets his 'Football Life'

Talk about a big game, but the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers are in it, and need a win in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Let's get to the stories from around the web.

The Value Of An Elite Cornerback
Presence of Patrick Peterson, departure of Josh Norman has affected Cardinals, Panthers.

Larry Fitzgerald Recalls Long Carolina Flight
Notes: Peterson says he's OK while Veldheer works with cast; Watching Johnson snaps.

"Football Life" Details Pat Tillman's Incredible Journey
NFL Films documentary on former Cardinals safety premieres after "Thursday Night Football".

Cardinals take CB, get QB of the future in newest 2017 mock draft | Cards Wire
A very early look at where the Cardinals could go with their first three draft picks.

Patrick Peterson says Cardinals/Panthers ‘still a big game for both of us’ despite getting bumped | Cards Wire
Peterson says the Cardinals will be ready to play no matter the kickoff time and network it is on.

Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer still struggling on deep throws - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Carson Palmer hasn't been hitting deep throws at the same clip he was last season, but Cardinals coach Bruce Arians says more practice is the key.

Patrick Peterson getting 'comfortable' playing with injured ribs - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Patrick Peterson, who returned to practice Thursday, said he expects to be ready Sunday, although he has to get used to playing with injured ribs.

Patrick Peterson: 'Life would be much easier' if Cam Newton didn't run - Carolina Panthers Blog- ESPN
The Cardinals CB says it "would definitely be a blessing" if defenses didn't have to prepare for "that freak of nature" Cam Newton as a runner.

Notes from the Enemy:

Bye Week Review: What we’ve learned about the, uh, defense - Cat Scratch Reader
A look at the 2016 Carolina Panthers defense. Hint: it’s not good.