NFL · 15 days ago

Who Leads the NFL in Interceptions This Year?

Hannah Brewitt

Week 1 of the NFL season saw Jets safety Jordan Whitehead lead the way with three interceptions against Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Regarding team totals, the Saints’ defense combined for three against the Titans, tied with the Jets for the most by any team in the opening week.

Who Leads the NFL in Interceptions This Year?

Rank	Player	Team	Interceptions
1	Jordan Whitehead	Jets	3
2	Jessie Bates III	Falcons	2
3	Kareem Jackson	Broncos	1
3	Stephon Gilmore	Cowboys	1
3	Darius Slay	Eagles	1
3	Marcus Maye	Saints	1
3	Steven Nelson	Texans	1
3	Matt Milano	Bills	1
3	Tony Brown	Colts	1
3	Marshon Lattimore	Saints	1
3	J.C. Jackson	Chargers	1
3	Amani Hooker	Titans	1
3	Charvarius Ward	49ers	1
3	Paulson Adebo	Saints	1
3	Zaven Collins	Cardinals	1
3	DaRon Bland	Cowboys	1
3	Talanoa Hufanga	49ers	1
3	Christian Izien	Buccaneers	1
3	Tyson Campbell	Jaguars	1
3	Quay Walker	Packers	1
3	Dax Hill	Bengals	1
3	Brian Branch	Lions	1

The Jets’ Week 1 victory over the Bills made headlines for many reasons. Between Aaron Rodgers’s devastating injury and the Jets’ stunning overtime comeback, Jordan Whitehead’s contributions to the victory fell slightly under the radar. The safety had three interceptions off Bills QB Josh Allen, the third of which turned into Garrett Wilson’s game-tying touchdown. Not only did Whitehead spark the come-from-behind win, he satisfied his contractive incentive, cashing in on a $250,000 bonus just one week into the season.

The Saints’ defense shined in their season-opening win over the Titans. New Orleans’ defense combined for three interceptions, with cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore and Paulson Adebo and safety Marcus Maye each contributing picks. The defense also produced three red zone stops that led to field goals instead of touchdowns, all crucial moments in the 16-15 victory.