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The Patriots’ defense picked up four interceptions off of C.J. Stroud in the first 30 minutes of Sunday’s divisional-round matchup against the Texans, helping power New England to a 21-10 halftime lead.
Cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian secures an interception off a deflection and returns the takeaway 45 yards for a Broncos touchdown.
The San Francisco 49ers overcame three Brock Purdy interceptions to beat the Carolina Panthers in a defensive battle on "Monday Night Football." In a game that featured five turnovers, the 49ers found a way to secure a critical home win over the Panthers.
Ja'Quan McMillian returned an interception 45 yards for the only touchdown of the day, Wil Lutz kicked four field goals and the host Denver Broncos secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a grinding 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
The top seeds are moving on in the NFL playoffs, but things hardly went as expected Sunday, with Texans QB C.J. Stroud imploding.