Kevin Byard almost intercepts Aaron Rodgers in Patriots win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

New England Patriots safety Kevin Byard aimed to intercept Aaron Rodgers during the Patriots' 20-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 21. Byard nearly completed this goal but missed the chance as the ball hit the ground before completion. He finished the game with four tackles, contributing to a solid defensive effort. This match marked the Patriots' first win of the season, with Byard seeking to add an interception from Rodgers to his collection of 36 career picks.
- •Patriots win 20-3 against the Steelers on September 21.
- •Kevin Byard targets Aaron Rodgers for interception but misses.
- •Byard records four tackles in the game.
- •This is the Patriots' first victory of the season.
- •Byard has 36 career interceptions but none as a Patriot.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Byard came close to adding Aaron Rodgers to INT collection
"Patriots safety Kevin Byard almost completed his goal of intercepting Aaron Rodgers on Sunday.
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