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Football fumbles frequently occur, with an offensive team player fumbling the ball and stirring up trouble as both sides try to collect the loose ball. Many throws intended for teammates are intercepted, with cornerbacks being the ones most inclined to do so.
Pick-six is the most uncommon and lauded of these errors. This is the fabric of a passer's worries and may completely change the course of a game.
An interception that a defender converts for a score is known as a pick-six. These are among the most thrilling moves that can assist a team in changing the game's tide or scoring additional points to ensure their victory. It's crucial to understand that a drive is only considered a pick-six if it is returned for additional points.
In the 2022 season, Matthew Stafford recorded his 29th career pick-six, tying Dan Marino for the second-most pick-sixes in NFL history. Currently, Stafford is three fewer than Brett Favre, who leads the chart with 32. Joe Namath, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees complete the top five with 28, 27, and 27, respectively.
The Houston Texans' Matt Schaub made history in 2013 when he threw a pick-six in four straight games. He threw one each against the Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers in weeks 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the regular season.
Why did Brett Favre throw so many pick-sixes?
With his absurdly good arm, Brett Favre enjoyed a successful playing career. Favre is the first name on the chart, with 32 pick-sixes throughout his 20-year NFL stint.
Some of the best quarterbacks have made the most egregious errors. Certain quarterbacks are more likely than others to throw potentially lethal throws during their careers.
With his rocket arm, Favre was never hesitant to challenge a defensive strategy. Despite numerous turnovers and pick-sixes, his talent came through and he created far more successful results.
Over the course of 20 seasons, Favre accumulated 71,838 passing yards, 508 touchdowns, and 336 interceptions. He also led the league in pick-sixes twice and had four seasons with three or more pick-sixes. Because of these pick-sixes, Favre ranks near the bottom of the list of the greatest NFL players of all time. This was also the cost of his bravery in attempting risky throws, which resulted in mostly positive outcomes.
