Patrick Peterson eyes Julio Jones clash

Arizona Cardinals star Patrick Peterson has revealed that he is relishing the prospect of facing Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones on Sunday.

The rivalry between the pair extends back to their SEC days when they played for Alabama and LSU respectively, but Peterson is looking forward to their latest encounter in the NFL.

"He won a couple battles, I won a couple battles," Peterson said, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"But I think for the most part I won the majority of those battles. [Jones is] an incredible athlete. Love the battle and the competition between us. It just brings out the best in both of us."

In their only pro match-up in 2012, Jones caught just three passes for 33 yards and Peterson had four tackles. However, the Falcons claimed the win with a 23-19 victory at the Georgia Dome.