week and that he has emphasized to defensive coaches that whether Williams starts or not, "we've got to get this guy out there."

Williams said there has not been a direct conversation but "I would always hope so.

"Obviously that's what I came here to do," Williams added. "I came here to play. We've got a group of veterans, guys that can play all over the field. Hopefully I can get utilized somewhere."

Arians did say Bethel should not have allowed the late 37-yard touchdown throw to receiver Mike Evans that allowed the Bucs to shave the lead to a single score.

"Justin had no business being beat deep in that situation, with that lead and playing zone coverage," Arians said.

Williams, 34, played 30 snaps against the Bucs, because Peterson left with quad tendon soreness. In the Cards' first five games of the season, Williams had been inactive one game, active but didn't play a snap in two others, and played seven total defensive snaps in the other two games.

Pro Football Focus had the Bucs' passing rating at 21.7 when throwing Williams' direction Sunday, on a total of five targets.

"Throughout the season you have to maintain being a professional, and that's preparing every week as if you're going to play, even though you may only play a few snaps here and there," Williams said. "You have to be a professional and be ready when the time comes. I've been in the league for 11 years, so I know what being a professional is."

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