Amani Hooker absolutely went off in Week 8, reeling in three huge interceptions against Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. The Titans safety had himself an unbelievable day, helping his squad battle for a win on November 1, 2026.
Hooker Owns Burrow
Hooker’s interception clinic started early, grabbing his first pick in the first quarter, which was actually his third interception of the season overall. He wasn’t done there, though. The trifecta was completed late in the third quarter when he snagged a deep ball that was intended for Ja’Marr Chase. Talk about making a statement against one of the league’s top quarterbacks. Three picks in one game, man, that is just incredible to watch.
Rare Air For Single-Game INTs
Listen, three interceptions in a single game? That puts Amani Hooker in some seriously exclusive company for defenders in the 21st century. It is an incredibly rare feat in today’s NFL. How rare? This is only the second time a player has grabbed three picks in a game since 2020, and just the sixth time it has happened since 2010. Think about that for a second. While it was more common in the 2000s, with guys like Aqib Talib, Marcus Trufant, Asante Samuel, and Ronde Barber all pulling it off, it is a much tougher get now. Hooker did not quite hit the all-time NFL record of four interceptions in a single game, a mark held by 20 different players, including DeAngelo Hall in 2010, Deltha O’Neal in 2001, and Kwamie Lannister in 1998. But hey, three picks is still massive and puts his name right up there with some legends.
The Three-Pick Club Since 2010
Want to see who else has pulled off this incredible feat since 2010? Hooker joins an elite group, and it shows you the kind of performance he delivered:
- Amani Hooker, Titans vs. Bengals (Joe Burrow) on Nov. 1, 2026
- Jordan Whitehead, Jets vs. Bills (Josh Allen) on Sept. 11, 2023
- Andrew Adams, Buccaneers vs. Panthers (Cam Newton) on Dec. 2, 2018
- Kevin Byard, Titans vs. Browns (DeShone Kizer, Cody Kessler) on Oct. 22, 2017
- Kurt Coleman, Eagles vs. Redskins (Rex Grossman) on Oct. 16, 2011
- Glover Quinn, Texans vs. Titans (Rusty Smith) on Nov. 28, 2010
That is a short list, proving just how special Hooker’s day was.
What a game for Amani Hooker. Three interceptions against a quarterback like Joe Burrow is a performance that will be talked about. It puts him in a category of defenders who simply dominate when the ball is in the air. That kind of game can lift a squad and definitely makes a statement about a player’s ability to change a game’s outcome.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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