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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Clark has excellent range in coverage and elite playmaking skills with 11 career interceptions over the last three seasons.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
Related Articles Brown finished his NFL career with 13 interceptions and six fumble recoveries in 71 regular-season games, along with the two interceptions in the playoffs.
—Josh Dubow, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
In his final season for the Tigers, Cook finished with 2,535 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
In 10 appearances last season, including two starts due to Ewers’ injuries, Manning threw for 939 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
Related Articles Brown finished his NFL career with 13 interceptions and six fumble recoveries in 71 regular-season games, along with the two interceptions in the playoffs.
—Josh Dubow, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
In his final season for the Tigers, Cook finished with 2,535 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
In 10 appearances last season, including two starts due to Ewers’ injuries, Manning threw for 939 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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