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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As a redshirt freshman, Lindsey completed 63% of his passes for 2,382 yards with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
At Idaho State last year, Lindsay had 28 tackles over 10 games with five pass breakups and an interception.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The 6-foot-2, 203-pound quarterback completed 337 of 525 passes for 4,052 yards, 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions as a junior.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
The following season, the Seahawks lost to the New England Patriots after Wilson threw an interception late at the goal line.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
At Idaho State last year, Lindsay had 28 tackles over 10 games with five pass breakups and an interception.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The 6-foot-2, 203-pound quarterback completed 337 of 525 passes for 4,052 yards, 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions as a junior.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
The following season, the Seahawks lost to the New England Patriots after Wilson threw an interception late at the goal line.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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