pick-sixes
Interceptions for scores
A pick-six is an interception returned for a touchdown in American football—the defender "picks" the pass and scores six points.
The term occasionally extends to other sports where a turnover leads directly to scoring.
In some lottery contexts, pick-six refers to selecting six numbers.
The quarterback threw three pick-sixes last season.
Barred frame for broiling
- NFLPro football organization
- end zoneFootball scoring area
- pigskinLeather from swine
- red zoneHigh-risk territory
sideline · touchdown · turnover · momentum · special teams · Sunday · fantasy football · prime time
Defensive back covering receivers
- safetyFreedom from harm
- linebackerSecond-level defensive position
- secondaryLesser in rank
- defensive backSecondary football position
ball hawk · coverage · zone · man-to-man · press coverage · anticipation · instinct · positioning
Seizing something in transit
- misreadInterpret text incorrectly
- bad throwInaccurate toss
- tipped ballBall glanced off something
- pressureForce upon contact
Gaining possession after mishandle
- pickoffThrow to tag straying runner
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- ball hawkPlayer skilled at interceptions
- house callDoctor's trip to patient
gridiron
Barred frame for broiling
red zone · sideline · touchdown · turnover · momentum · special teams · Sunday · fantasy football · prime time
cornerback
Defensive back covering receivers
- safetyFreedom from harm
- linebackerSecond-level defensive position
- secondaryLesser in rank
defensive back · ball hawk · coverage · zone · man-to-man · press coverage · anticipation · instinct · positioning · closing speed
interception
Seizing something in transit
- misreadInterpret text incorrectly
- bad throwInaccurate toss
- tipped ballBall glanced off something
fumble recovery
Gaining possession after mishandle
- pickoffThrow to tag straying runner
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- ball hawkPlayer skilled at interceptions
house call · momentum shift · game changer · highlight reel · breakaway