Jordan Battle intercepts Malik Willis twice in Bengals win over Dolphins

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Jordan Battle intercepts Malik Willis twice in Bengals win over Dolphins
Summary

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.

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  • •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
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  • 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis doesn't think he has a tell despite Jordan Battle intercepting him twice
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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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