The 2011 Arizona Cardinals finished the season with a strong 8-8 record, highlighted by a remarkable turnaround where they won seven of their final nine games. The season saw the emergence of rookie cornerback Patrick Peterson, who set an NFL record with four punt return touchdowns, and a resurgent defense that ranked among the league's best in the second half of the year. Led by Larry Fitzgerald’s continued excellence and the mid-season stabilization at quarterback, the Cardinals finished the campaign with significant momentum and a perfect 4-0 record in overtime games.