J.J. Nelson – Noteworthy
WR J.J. Nelson, with four catches for 21 yards coming into the game, had three for 43 on Sunday. He was open for a potential TD in the end zone deep, except QB Josh Rosen overthrew him.
Josh Rosen – Noteworthy
QB Josh Rosen threw for 240 yards Sunday, his highest total since the 252 he had during the home win against San Francisco Oct. 28 and tied for the second-most in a game. For the season, Rosen has completed 55.4 percent of his passes, with 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions and a 68.3 passer rating in 11 games.
Patrick Peterson – Noteworthy
CB Patrick Peterson returned punts against Detroit with rookie Christian Kirk on injured reserve. He finished with five returns for 25 yards, an average of 5.2 yards per return. Peterson’s longest return — an 18-yarder in the first quarter — was wiped away on a block in the back call against cornerback David Amerson.
Trent Sherfield – Noteworthy
WR Trent Sherfield, an undrafted rookie free agent, had five catches for a team-high 77 yards against Detroit. His 19-yard catch in the second quarter was the longest Cardinals’ pass play of the day.
Zane Gonzalez – Noteworthy
PK Zane Gonzalez missed a 54-yarder against Detroit, his attempt bouncing off the left upright. The Cardinals remain the only team this season without a field goal of at least 50 yards.