interception
noun
in·ter·cep·tion
ˌin-tər-ˈsep-shən 
1
a
: the action of intercepting
b
: the state of being intercepted
2
: something that is intercepted
especially
: an intercepted forward pass
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Los Angeles Chargers 17, Atlanta Falcons 13: The Chargers benefitted from a career-high four interceptions from Kirk Cousins, with three of those picks – including a pick-six – coming in the second half.
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
The 27-year-old threw for two touchdowns and zero interceptions with a 101.3 passer rating.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The 27-year-old has thrown 27 touchdowns and just four interceptions but Cincinnati has struggled to convert those performances into victories.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Indiana is led by quarterback Kurtis Rourke and his 2,478 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and four interceptions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
The 27-year-old threw for two touchdowns and zero interceptions with a 101.3 passer rating.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The 27-year-old has thrown 27 touchdowns and just four interceptions but Cincinnati has struggled to convert those performances into victories.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Indiana is led by quarterback Kurtis Rourke and his 2,478 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and four interceptions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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