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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Edge: Even When Broncos pass Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has thrown for at least 200 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in seven games — tied for the second-most by a rookie in NFL history.
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Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
His franchise-record streak of not throwing an interception ended at 353 passes on his last throw of the game.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
However, there was little to smile about hours later as the Bears lost 6-3, when quarterback Caleb Williams threw an interception to end the game.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Things didn't look brighter when the game resumed in the second half; Stroud's interception came on the first drive after that, causing the cacophony of boos to echo stronger throughout the stadium.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
His franchise-record streak of not throwing an interception ended at 353 passes on his last throw of the game.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
However, there was little to smile about hours later as the Bears lost 6-3, when quarterback Caleb Williams threw an interception to end the game.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Things didn't look brighter when the game resumed in the second half; Stroud's interception came on the first drive after that, causing the cacophony of boos to echo stronger throughout the stadium.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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