The 2012 Arizona Cardinals season was highlighted by a thrilling 4-0 start, including a major upset victory over the New England Patriots and a dominant win over the Philadelphia Eagles. While the team faced challenges later in the year, the season featured elite individual performances from Pro Bowlers Larry Fitzgerald, Patrick Peterson, and Daryl Washington, as well as a resurgent defense that ranked among the league's best in several categories. The third overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, Larry Fitzgerald was a legendary wide receiver who played his entire 17-season career with the Arizona Cardinals, retiring as a 2026 Hall of Fame inductee who ranks second in NFL history in both career receptions and receiving yards.