Both Peterson 's and Mathieu 's names have been tossed around as candidates for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award this season .
Cornerback Patrick Peterson and safety Tyrann Mathieu were both named to the All - NFL team .
Both Cornerback 's and Tyrann Mathieu 's names have been tossed around as candidates for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award this season .
Cornerback Patrick Peterson and safety Tyrann Mathieu were both named to the All - NFL team .