Josh Allen’s incredible 195-attempt streak without an interception just evaporated in Week 3, thanks to Los Angeles Chargers rookie Genesis Smith. This wasn’t just any pick; Smith ended the longest active streak in the entire NFL on Sunday.
Rookie Smith Shuts Down Allen’s Streak
Allen, a star QB, walked into Sunday’s game with that insane interception-less run, but Smith was his kryptonite. In the first quarter, the Chargers rookie made an absolutely textbook play. He perfectly read Allen’s eyes, knew exactly where the ball was going, and jumped right in front of the intended receiver. Boom, first pick thrown by Allen in 195 attempts. The Chargers didn’t waste it either, driving down the field and kicking a field goal to snag a 10-0 lead.
Consecutive Picks Put Allen in a Hole
That 10-0 deficit was a new look for Allen; he hadn’t been trailing by double digits all season. How’d he respond to that adversity? By throwing *another* interception on his very next pass attempt! And guess what? It was Genesis Smith again who snagged it. Smith was on fire, showing off his incredible speed and ball instincts, running stride for stride with Bills wideout DJ Moore and coming up with an insane catch for his second interception of the game.
Talk about a rookie making an immediate impact! Two picks against a star QB like Allen, ending the league’s longest active streak, all in one game. You gotta wonder how Allen bounces back from a performance like that. Genesis Smith just put the league on notice.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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