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Transparent in his goal of finishing No. 1 on the NFL’s interceptions leaderboard in 2024, Kerby Joseph, ironically, needed only a perfectly-timed stop in the middle of the field to give himself the perfect start. 21 seconds away from halftime, the Lions safety made a game-altering play, monitoring the eyes of the Los Angeles Rams’ quarterback from a zone defense position before recording a takeaway, preserving Detroit's lead. The play ultimately proved to be make-or-break, as the Lions put a 26-20 overtime win on the shelf in Week 1. Joseph’s memorable performance concluded with six tackles, one pass defended, and an interception on Sept. 8, 2024.