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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He’s turned the ball over more frequently as he’s aged, as two of his three highest interception seasons came in 2024 with the Jets (11) and in 2022 in his last year with the Packers (12).
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Wilson went 6-5 in 11 starts with the Steelers, putting up 16 touchdowns on just five interceptions.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Wilson threw for 2,482 yards with 16 touchdown passes, five interceptions and a 96.5 passer rating for the Steelers.
—Rob Maaddi, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
The Sailors led 4-3 after the first quarter and 6-5 at halftime, but the Comets (2-0) rallied in the third quarter on a tying goal by freshman Taylor Handler after Roberson’s interception and assist.
—Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Wilson went 6-5 in 11 starts with the Steelers, putting up 16 touchdowns on just five interceptions.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Wilson threw for 2,482 yards with 16 touchdown passes, five interceptions and a 96.5 passer rating for the Steelers.
—Rob Maaddi, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
The Sailors led 4-3 after the first quarter and 6-5 at halftime, but the Comets (2-0) rallied in the third quarter on a tying goal by freshman Taylor Handler after Roberson’s interception and assist.
—Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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