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NFL great Patrick Peterson has some simple advice for Caitlin Clark: make them pay.
During the Fever’s 111-109 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, Clark was punched in the throat by Alyssa Thomas while lying on the pitch after a scrum. No foul was called at the time and Clark left the game due to an injury.
Discussing the incident in a recent interview with Pak Gazette Digital, Peterson said he believes Clark needs to respond by burying his opponents on the court.
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Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark plays against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 24, 2026. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
“When they play each other, now you have to put (the belt on–). You have to show it with your game. Now, now you understand that I’m getting a cheap shot or, however she may feel, I’m taking a cheap shot now. I have to go out here and bury these fools,” Peterson said. “Every time I see Mercury appear in my calendar, that’s when the calendar comes out.”
Peterson, who played in the NFL for 13 seasons and was named to the Pro Bowl eight times, said he would let his play speak for itself on the field.
“That’s always been my mentality, because we can’t fight on the field. We can’t fight on the football field. We have helmets on. So what’s the point of that? And the best way to silence someone is with your play,” Peterson said.
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Caitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever’s Wednesday game against the Phoenix Mercury after suffering a back injury. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
The three-time All-Pro said Clark’s teammates may be fired up to defend Clark, but it could ultimately end up being detrimental in the long run.
“At the end of the day, you’ve got to move on, you know? I mean, we can walk into the locker room and we can say, ‘Hooray’ and say we’re going to do this, that and the other, but you just saw what (Alyssa Thomas) just got, a suspension. And now the money is coming out of your own pocket,” Peterson said.
Peterson was one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL during his 13-year career. Peterson was named to the NFL All-Decade Team for the 2010s. In 201 career games, Peterson recorded 36 interceptions, 122 pass deflections, 652 total tackles, and four sacks.
He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Arizona Cardinals, then two with the Minnesota Vikings before spending his final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played from 2011 to 2023.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas fights to get up over Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 24, 2026. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Indiana Fever 111-109. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
The Fort Lauderdale, Florida, native will play in the American Century Championship July 10-12 at Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe.
Peterson said the event has evolved greatly over the years and said it is something his entire family enjoys.
“My daughters look forward to going to Lake Tahoe every year not only to walk with dad, but also to go out on the lake,” Peterson said. “Going to the top of the mountain and zip lining and things like that. So the memories they can create for the families involved are countless.”
Peterson is using AI to improve his golf game and prepare for the American Century Championship.
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Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson laughs after a flag was thrown at him during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
“I’m using this app called Performance Golf. It’s basically an app that you can download on your phone and you can basically have an AI coach,” Peterson said.
“You can record yourself, you can use any club, any swing, putter, wedge, chip, pitch, driver, irons, anything you need help with or want to see better results, you can record yourself, send the video, and then what will happen is the AI trainer will tell you what your flaw is and what you need to work on to get better results. And I’ve been using it for the last four months and it’s helped my game tremendously.”
