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Mathieu, Fitz go back-to-back on top 100

As the NFL Network's top 100 list pulled into the top 30 Wednesday night, not one but two Cardinals made the list. Safety Tyrann Mathieu is No. 28 on the list, with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald at No. 27. It is Mathieu's first inclusion on the list, while this is the sixth time Fitzgerald has made it. Both players figured to be honored, given how they played in 2015. Heck, Fitzgerald made the list even in his down statistical years, so he was a lock to get in after a 109-catch season.

For those keeping track, Fitz has gone from 14th to seventh to 22nd to 38th to 68th and now back to 27th.

Mathieu, meanwhile, was still an all-pro even with his ACL tear. The way he has been playing, Mathieu has proved when he is healthy, he'll be a lock for this list. He's not only incredibly productive, but popular too all across the league (this list is voted on by players.)

The Cardinals already had two others on this year's list: DT Calais Campbell at No. 71, and OLB Chandler Jones at No. 48. Cornerback Patrick Peterson figures to land in the top 20 -- which is all that is left. Is it possible QB Carson Palmer will be in the top 20? Or will he be left off the list?

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