In the fourth quarter of Thursday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian strip-sacked quarterback Spencer Rattler and linebacker Cody Barton grabbed the ball out of the air and returned it 52 yards for a touchdown.
Here’s video of the play, courtesy of the team’s official Twitter/X page:
CODY BARTON PICK SIX!
📺: #TNFonPrime pic.twitter.com/8cvp88LPte
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 18, 2024
Barton also scored earlier in the game but that touchdown was negated by a penalty:
spencer rattler is perfect. this game is perfect. pic.twitter.com/XAZyLi7XHL
— Austin Gayle (@austingayle_) October 18, 2024
At the time of publication, Barton has six tackles, one sack, a forced fumble, one pass breakup, a fumble recovery and one defensive touchdown. Denver leads New Orleans 33-3 late in the fourth quarter.