Jordan Battle intercepts Malik Willis twice in Bengals win over Dolphins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:32 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

In a game on October 15, Jordan Battle of the Bengals intercepted Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis two times. Battle had claimed he would exploit Willis's tendency to pat the ball before throwing, a statement that seemed to motivate the safety. After the game, Willis disputed the idea that he has a tell, attributing the interceptions to other factors including pressure and a scramble error. Despite the interceptions, Willis maintained that he had not exhibited any identifiable patterns in his play.
- •Jordan Battle intercepts Malik Willis twice during the game
- •Willis questioned if he has a tell after the interceptions
- •Bengals claimed victory over the Dolphins on October 15
- •Willis attributed the interceptions to other factors
- •Battle's pre-game comments proved impactful
- 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis doesn't think he has a tell despite Jordan Battle intercepting him twice
"Bengals safety Jordan Battle said before Sunday's game that he was going to time Willis's passes because of how willis pats the ball before throwing. Then Battle had two interceptions.
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