Denzel Ward intercepts Aaron Rodgers in Browns win over Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

In a Thursday night game, Denzel Ward of the Browns intercepted Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, marking a pivotal moment in the Browns' 27-24 victory. At the time of the interception, the Steelers led 7-0, but the Browns surged to a 21-7 advantage by the end of the second quarter. Coach Todd Monken credited Ward's play as a turning point, highlighting the team's resilience. Ward expressed hope that Rodgers continues to test him, indicating a desire to build on this momentum as the Browns improve their record to 3-1 and take the lead in the AFC North.
- •Denzel Ward intercepted Aaron Rodgers in the second quarter.
- •The Browns scored 21 unanswered points after the interception.
- •Browns coach Todd Monken acknowledged Ward's impact on the game.
- •The Browns improve to 3-1 and lead the AFC North.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Denzel Ward: I hope Aaron Rodgers keeps throwing at me
"Ward intercepted Rodgers on Thursday night in the Browns' 27-24 win.
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