Dolphins’ Jacob Rodriguez shines with diving interception against Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jacob Rodriguez recorded his first career interception during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 24, 2026. The interception came late in the first half when Rodriguez dove to catch a tipped pass thrown by Patrick Mahomes. The play showcased his athleticism and instincts, helping to highlight his performance in the early part of the season. Rodriguez now leads the conversation for the Defensive Rookie of the Year after Week 3, accumulating 28 tackles, second among rookies. The Dolphins, still seeking their first win of the season, face the Minnesota Vikings next, where Rodriguez will return to his home state of Minnesota.
- •Rodriguez's interception occurred against the Chiefs in a 2026 game.
- •He has 28 tackles, ranking second among NFL rookies.
- •The Dolphins are winless at 0-3 going into the Vikings game.
- •Rodriguez was born in Hastings, Minnesota, and returns for the upcoming match.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Defensive Rookie of the Year? Dolphins’ Jacob Rodriguez shining early after diving interception
"MIAMI GARDENS — Take a deep dive into Miami Dolphins rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez’s first career interception, the way Rodriguez himself dove to secure the football before it hit the ground. Late in the first half in last Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback Patrick Mahomes had his team around midfield. Rodriguez was showing blitz from Mahomes’ right before the snap, ...
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